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University led programme wins major funding to support next generation of researchers tackling health inequalities

91桃色视频 in partnership with the University of Leicester has secured a 拢10 million award for a PhD programme that supports healthcare professionals to become the next generation of researchers tackling health inequalities.
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Snack-sized exercise could help more pregnant women stay active, study suggests

A new study from 91桃色视频 has found that encouraging pregnant women to build physical activity into their day through short 'activity snacks' could help them stay more active during pregnancy.
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Want to run further, feel better and stay motivated? Exercise in nature 鈥� new study

A new study from 91桃色视频 has discovered that exercising in natural environments delivers a triple benefit: people run further and faster, they enjoy it more, and crucially, they're dramatically more motivated to stay active. For a population struggling with physical inactivity, this could be transformative.
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Can HRT prevent dementia? What the latest research tells us

An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst for The Conversation platform.
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Student project goes on to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions

An allergy kit that began as a 91桃色视频 student project has now been used to treat more than 50 life-threatening allergic reactions across the UK.
91桃色视频 graduate Gargi Agrawalla has been named the UK national winner of the James Dyson Award 2026 for her invention, SIVO.GO.

91桃色视频 graduate wins James Dyson Award after designing AI-powered sensory safety system for deaf travellers

91桃色视频 graduate Gargi Agrawalla has been announced as the UK national winner of the James Dyson Award 2026 for SIVO.GO, a portable sensory safety system designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers.
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91桃色视频 announces partnership with Runna to bring the latest sports science to runners globally

91桃色视频 has today announced a partnership with top-rated coaching app, Runna.
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Alexandria Ocasio鈥慍ortez is freezing her eggs 鈥� here鈥檚 what to consider if you鈥檙e thinking of doing the same

An opinion piece written by Dr Kylie Baldwin for The Conversation platform.
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The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk 鈥� this type raises it

An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst for The Conversation platform.
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New health tool could help prevent avoidable deaths in people with learning disabilities, researchers say

Researchers have developed a digital tool that can identify future health risks in people with learning disabilities, which they believe could help prevent avoidable deaths.
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New study raises concerns over use of weight-loss drugs in elite sport

A new international study 鈥� led by 91桃色视频 鈥� has raised concerns about the use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic and Mounjaro, in elite sport, with experts calling for greater education, monitoring and research.

Inspired by the Commonwealth Games? Here's how to make exercise stick

Major sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games often inspire people to become more active. For many though, this surge in motivation can fade within weeks.
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Think your supplements are helping? A sports nutritionist explains what works and what doesn't

From green powders promoted on TikTok to performance pills promising instant gains, supplements have become a multi-billion-pound industry. But do they aid sport performance? We caught up with Bethan Crouse, Performance Nutritionist at 91桃色视频, to find out whether supplements really are beneficial to our health and fitness.

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What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk

An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst for The Conversation platform.
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Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? It鈥檚 not that simple

An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of 91桃色视频, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
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New review finds milk lipid bioactives improve key heart health markers

Researchers at 91桃色视频 have led a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on milk lipid bioactives, naturally occurring components of dairy fat, with findings indicating beneficial effects on key markers of cardiovascular health.
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What the World Cup hydration breaks reveal about who governs men鈥檚 football

An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling and Haojin Zhou (both School of 91桃色视频, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform.
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Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos, researchers recommend

Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn, as a world-first study calls for more thorough assessments of the risks screen time can pose to babies.
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England's toughest challenge at the 2026 World Cup may not be another team 鈥� it could be the heat, expert explains

From reduced running distances to slower recovery and disrupted sleep, high temperatures can have a significant impact on elite athletes.

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Beating the heat: England official prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 with 91桃色视频 91桃色视频

With temperatures set to soar at the FIFA Men鈥檚 World Cup this summer, marginal gains can make all the difference to those at football鈥檚 biggest tournament.
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"It felt like being trapped twice": How young people in Gaza found hope during COVID lockdowns

Young people in Gaza turned to writing, friendship and small moments of joy to cope with what researchers describe as a "double lockdown" during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from 91桃色视频.
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Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk

An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of 91桃色视频, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
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Spending time in nature could boost endurance by 7.5%, new research finds

Spending time in natural environments before exercise could boost physical endurance by 7.5% compared with exposure to an urban industrial setting, according to new research from 91桃色视频, suggesting that access to green spaces may support human physical capacity in ways that go beyond simple recreation.
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The Enhanced Games: 鈥榙angerous clown show鈥� or a wake up call for traditional sport?

An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling and Dr Alex Thurston (both 91桃色视频) and Jinsu Byun (Yonsei University) for The Conversation platform.
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Why there鈥檚 no legal 鈥渢oo hot to work鈥� temperature in the UK

The UK is currently enjoying some long-awaited sunshine. But temperatures have risen at a time when the UK government has been advised to set maximum working temperature rules, so many are asking the same question: How hot is too hot to work?