University Of Ottawa

This study tested whether a 7-day routine of warm water baths could help older women handle indoor overheating better. Sixteen participants were exposed to a simulated 10-hour heat wave before and after the baths. The goal was to see if the baths reduced body temperature spikes a…

This study looks at whether the phase of a woman's menstrual cycle changes how her body handles fat after eating a high-fat meal. Researchers will measure blood fats and other markers in 12 healthy women during both the follicular and luteal phases. The goal is to understand norm…

Researchers at the University of Ottawa are studying whether low oxygen levels, like those at high altitude, affect appetite and how much food young women eat. Twelve healthy female volunteers spend six hours in a climate-controlled chamber breathing either normal air or air that…

This study looks at how older women (65+) handle extreme heat and humidity, which is important because they face higher risks during heatwaves. Researchers will test 12 women in a hot room, slowly increasing humidity to find the exact point where their bodies can no longer cool d…

This study looked at how drinking beverages with different sweeteners—low-calorie sucralose, refined sugar, or natural fruit juice—affects blood sugar control and gut health in healthy adults. Over three weeks, 42 participants drank one type of sweetened drink daily. Researchers …

This study looked at whether a special training program helps therapists better detect and repair tensions in their relationships with clients. Half of the 84 therapists received the training, while the other half did not. The goal was to see if this training leads to better ther…

This study looked at whether keeping indoor temperature at 26°C (about 79°F) can prevent dangerous heat strain in older adults during a multi-day heat wave. Researchers exposed 18 adults aged 60-85 to simulated heat conditions over three days and two nights, measuring core temper…