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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.
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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.
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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.

Screen time linked to unhealthy eating behaviour in children

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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The cost of raising a child in 2017: UK’s poorest families expected to make stagnant benefits stretch further

For the first time since the creation of the modern welfare state the annual rising cost of providing for a child is not being matched by the Government, according to new research.
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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.
Study into homophobia with the construction sector

Investigation into “institutional homophobia” within the UK construction industry will make minority voices heard

A study involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees working in construction aims to explore the effects of “institutional homophobia” within the £100 billion British industry.
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Living standards squeeze tightens despite pay rises and tax cuts

Working families with children are facing bigger shortfalls in their household budgets this year, despite an increase in the National Living Wage and tax cuts, according to the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University.