Link between sitting for too long and stress to be explored as part of study

Researchers at Loughborough University are inviting people to take part in a study that explores the link between sitting down for long periods of time (eg sedentary behaviour) and short-term stress.

‘Technoference’: why we should be worried about parents’ screen time

Many young people spend significantly more time using screens than is recommended by health professionals.

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Use Blue Monday to change your life and set goals, says willpower expert

Mondays suck let’s be honest, but the start of next week is going to cause even more groans as it’s officially the ‘most depressing day of the year’.

Parents! How to prepare a perfectly nutritious primary school packed lunch for your kids this New Year

Surprise your kids when they go back to school this January by swapping their lunch time cola, chocolate and crisps for healthy, nutritious alternatives.
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Experts in Sport: Does sponsorship in sport have an unhealthy relationship with junk food?

January is a time many people revaluate their diets and put away those sugary snacks after over-indulging during the festive period.

Early childhood development among the Maasai in Kenya to be explored as part of a new study

Early childhood development and education in Kenya will be explored by academics at Loughborough University as part of new research.
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Exercise in the 16th century: Historical workouts for body and soul

New Year, new me… we’ve all heard the saying and usually scrawled at the top of our resolution list is the promise to exercise more.

Taking fish oil tablets for four weeks improves ‘night vision’ – new study

Fish oil supplements can significantly improve ‘night vision’, according to a new study.

Labelling foods with the amount of physical activity needed to burn off calories linked to healthier choices

Labelling food and drinks with the amount and type of physical activity needed to burn off the calories in it might be a more effective way of encouraging people to make ‘healthier’ dietary choices, indicates research led by Loughborough University.

Five minutes of exercise each day may help reduce risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women

As we age, our bones lose strength, but research at Loughborough University has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day may benefit hip strength in postmenopausal women.

Does childcare influence health behaviours later in life?

Researchers are looking at whether non-parental childcare during the early years have an influence on children’s health behaviours later in life.

Mothers’ depression and anxiety linked to unhealthy diets for children

Having symptoms of depression or anxiety could be affecting the way mothers feed their children and could contribute to youngsters developing unhealthy eating habits, a new study has found.
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How hypothetical designs can help us think through our conversations about euthanasia

Belgian Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort revealed two years ago that in 2008, she had been approved to receive euthanasia.
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Loughborough-led programme awards £1.3m to projects and innovators in a bid to accelerate the transition to clean cooking on a global scale

More than £1.3m has been awarded to six clean cooking innovators and 22 projects thanks to a Loughborough University-led research programme that looks to find innovative, clean and modern alternatives to biomass fuels, such as charcoal and wood.

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Research to explore how the physical fitness of Ministry of Defence Police officers is affected by age and gender

Loughborough University and the Defence Police Federation are collaborating on new study to determine whether Ministry of Defence (MOD) officers will be able to meet the fitness standards expected by the force as they age.

Could standing consultations help improve GPs’ health?

A new study being led by Loughborough University is hoping to find out if standing consultations could help improve the health of the nations’ GPs.

Heated suit simulates exercise benefits for people unable to take part in physical activity

Scientists are testing a heated suit which replicates some benefits of exercise without the need for physical activity.
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Research to explore how AI and voice technologies help people with disabilities live independently

A group of Loughborough University academics have been awarded funding to examine how AI-voice-based technologies, such as the Amazon Echo, help people with disabilities live independently and explore how they may shape the future of social care.

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New measures to tackle bus driver fatigue are set out thanks to world-first research into the issue

Tough measures to improve road safety by tackling bus driver fatigue have been set out by Transport for London, thanks to world-first research led by Loughborough University.

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Government activity to tackle air pollution can reduce people’s mental wellbeing, research says

Efforts by governments to tackle air pollution can reduce people’s mental wellbeing by not meeting citizens’ expectations, new research has found.

Fitness trackers and eating disorders – is there a link?

Fitness and health tracking devices are becoming increasingly popular and a huge variety of wearable tech and apps now exist. Indeed, many smartphones and smart watches now come primed and ready to track our activity, sleep and nutrition.
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Eye-tracking tests may be key to predicting who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

NEW research has found that it may be possible to predict if people with mild memory and thinking impairments will go onto develop Alzheimer’s disease using eye-tracking technology.

New Government scheme aimed at tackling child hunger could be a giant boost for alleviating food poverty in Britain, according to Loughborough University expert

Experts from Loughborough University have published two papers which give new insights into efforts to tackle children’s food insecurity.
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Heatwave: think it’s hot in Europe? The human body is already close to thermal limits elsewhere

I am a scientist who researches climate hazards. This week I have published research on the potential for a catastrophic cyclone-heatwave combo in the global south.

Heatwave: Four key points for keeping cool in hot conditions

Record-breaking temperatures are being logged across the UK but research by Loughborough University can help you stay cool(er) and more importantly safer during the July heatwave.