People with more nature in their neighbourhood smoke and drink less, study finds
People who live in greener neighbourhoods smoke and drink less on average, and those who make regular visits to nature...
Public Health and Sports Sciences
Historic four-minute mile female record attempt underpinned by Exeter research
Experts at the University of Exeter will work alongside Nike, and elite runner Faith Kipyegon to support her historic bid...
Exeter student breaks European running records alongside green activism
An Exeter student dubbed the ‘Greta Thunberg of Sport’ has been smashing European running records alongside her environmental activism. At...
200 marathons in 200 days – 65-year-old runs full length of UK coastline
A retired banker is attempting to become the first man over the age of 60 to run the entire coastline...
Earlier diagnosis and better care needed for ME and Long COVID patients, report finds
Significant improvement in the diagnosis and care of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and Long COVID is urgently needed across NHS and...
Wild swimming boosts mental health more than open air pools
A large-scale study has found that wild swimming in lakes, rivers, or the ocean is linked to significantly higher levels...
Watching nature scenes can reduce pain, new study shows
A new neuroimaging study has revealed that viewing nature can help ease how people experience pain, by reducing the brain...
Exeter to lead £6.5 million government-funded hub to help NHS slash carbon footprint
Developing new ways to help the NHS dramatically cut its carbon footprint will be the focus of a new UK-wide...
We are no longer living longer, study shows
The rise in human life expectancy has slowed down across Europe since 2011, according to research involving the University of...