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Most people do not understand willpower – here’s how to make it work for you

If you're only relying on willpower to stick to your New Year’s resolutions there's a chance you might be struggling right about now.

18 January 2018

Getting the best out of your fitness tracker

Most fitness trackers provide valid and reliable measures of physical activity, for example, counting steps and activity minutes.

15 January 2018

Cross-sex hormone therapy could be the answer for treating eating disorders in transgender people

Hormone therapy could reduce eating disorder symptoms in transgender people, a new study has found.

12 January 2018
A woman in bed reaches for her alarm clock

Top tips for a good night’s sleep

Many people don’t get enough sleep. Juggling work, family life and social activities can leave us in a constant state of tiredness.

10 January 2018

The basics of losing weight – a fool-proof way to shed pounds

You will never find a simpler, more effective way of losing weight than this… eat less, exercise more.

4 January 2018

You don’t need the gym to HIIT your New Year goals

Nowhere in the calendar do two months clash as much as December and January.

4 January 2018
Pictured is a white lorry driving along a road.

New research to help truck drivers get their health back on the road

A new Loughborough University-led study is helping truck drivers get healthy by encouraging higher levels of physical activity and a healthier diet that fits in with their work schedule.

20 December 2017
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Christmas has your number when it comes to slumber – why certain people struggle to sleep over the festive period

Prepare to be ‘found out’ if you have a hidden predisposition for insomnia – Christmas exposes all your sleep vulnerabilities.

20 December 2017

Volunteers needed for study into novel diabetes drug which helps patients lose weight

Volunteers are needed for a study which looks at new diabetes medication that aids weight loss.

15 November 2017

Screen time linked to unhealthy eating behaviour in children

Excessive screen time has been linked to unhealthy eating behaviour in schoolchildren.

13 November 2017

You are twice as likely to develop dementia if you are single

Being single can almost double the risk for dementia, a new study has found.

27 October 2017

The NHS should alter the way it investigates cases of serious failures involving patient care

Replacing the method by which serious clinic incidents, such as over-prescribing insulin, are investigated could reduce the chances of repeat mistakes being made.

20 October 2017

Scientists discover new method for tissue regeneration inspired by nature

Scientists have found a way of mimicking our body’s natural healing process, using cell derived nano-sized particles called vesicles, to repair damaged tissue.

13 October 2017

Playing sports like football and rugby at work could not only keep you healthy but improve your productivity as well

Workplace sport plays an important role in keeping people physically and mentally healthy as well as improving productivity, a new study has found.

12 October 2017

Unique study asks whether one extra hour’s sleep can help manage weight and reduce fatigue

A new study by sleep experts at Loughborough University is examining how sleep and weight management are related.

12 October 2017

Study finds that skipping breakfast does not lead to overeating later in the day

Girls who skipped breakfast as part of a study into energy intake and physical activity were found to consume 350 fewer calories *(kcals) a day.

10 October 2017

Increasing accessibility of cross-sex hormone drugs for transgender people could boost physical activity and alleviate mental health problems

A study which investigated the exercise habits of transgender people has found that those who are taking cross-sex hormones are more likely to be active, and therefore potentially have fewer mental health issues.

13 September 2017

A single day of eating high-fat food has a significant effect on insulin action – even if you’re young, fit and healthy

One day of binge eating could reduce whole-body insulin sensitivity by up to 28%, a new study has found.

25 August 2017
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Improving our streets will encourage more people to walk

A project to boost low-levels of physical activity in deprived areas has found that improving footpaths, clearing overgrown vegetation and increasing street cleanliness could be the answer to encouraging people to walk more.

23 August 2017
breastfeeding can help you lose weight

Study highlights the physical and psychological rewards of breastfeeding for mum

Encouragement for new mothers who are considering breastfeeding should include highlighting the immediate physical advantages such as weight loss as well as the health benefits, a new study has found.

28 July 2017

More than 600,000 youngsters are at risk of ‘holiday hunger’ this summer

Hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged children are at risk of malnutrition, ill-health and hunger this summer due to a six-week break from the vital nutrition of free school meals.

25 July 2017
Professor Vicky Tolfrey in the research labs

Loughborough professor given International Paralympic Committee award

Loughborough’s Professor Vicky Tolfrey is to receive one of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) top awards in recognition of her commitment to para athlete research.

5 July 2017
A child does Movement for Learning exercises

Daily movement programme has positive impact on children’s learning

Following a daily movement programme can improve children’s physical development levels and has the potential to boost their chances in the classroom, researchers from Loughborough University have found.

5 July 2017
Baby hates broccoli

Parents, don’t give up! Here are three effective methods for encouraging your kids to eat their vegetables

Parents should not give up on encouraging their children to eat their greens.

12 June 2017
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Intelligently adapted home will meet the needs of people with dementia showing them how to live easier lives

The creation of a new ‘dementia-friendly’ home aimed at improving the lives of those affected by the condition will begin in the autumn.

16 May 2017
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