Richard L Hughson
Professor
Department of Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
Canada
Biography
Dr. Richard L Hughson is a professor in the Department of kinesiology, University of Waterloo, University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
Research Interest
Dr. Richard L Hughson focuses on how increased arterial stiffness affects brain blood flow and how older persons experience dizziness and increased risk of falling. I have studied astronauts to understand how and why arteries have “aging-like” changes (increased carotid artery stiffness) after 6-months in space. My research in the science of human health developed from my own participation in competitive distance running and the belief that physical activity contributes to long and healthy lives.
Publications
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Fraser KS, Heckman GA, McKelvie RS, Harkness K, Middleton LA, Hughson RL.(2015). Cerebral hypoperfusion is exaggerated with an upright posture in heart failure. JACC Heart Failure. 3: 168-175.
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Hughson RL, Robertson AD, Arbeille P, Shoemaker JK, Rush JWE, Fraser KS, Greaves DK. (2016). Increased post-flight carotid artery stiffness and inflight insulin resistance resulting from six-months spaceflight in male and female astronauts. American Journal of Physiology: Heart and CirculatoryPhysiology. 310: H628-H638.
