Adventurous play linked to better physical and mental health in children
The biggest international study ever into risky play has found children who have more opportunity for outdoor adventurous play tend...
Public Health and Sports Sciences
New resources now available to help prevent suicide and self-harm in young people
Ten evidence-based recommendations for schools, youth organisations, and local authorities have been published to help prevent suicide and self-harm in...
First UK specific ADHD toolkit now available to primary schools
A new ADHD toolkit from the University of Exeter is the first of its kind designed specifically to be used...
Personalised programmes to prevent falls may make no difference: Cochrane review
Personalised programmes designed to reduce falls in older people may make no difference to how often people fall, according to...
Kids face a cliff edge in independence which can impact mental health
As thousands of children start secondary school experts have called for children to be given more opportunities for independence before...
Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free
Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according...
Outdoor Play Research Centre launches at Exeter with landmark study into children’s play
The new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched at the University of Exeter with a landmark study into children’s play...
Hub improves healthcare access for farmers and rural communities
Hundreds of farmers and people who live in rural areas are getting easier access to healthcare thanks to a market...
US Academic Receives University of Exeter Scholar Award Sponsored by the US-UK Fulbright Commission
A new scholar has been appointed to conduct a nine-month research study in Exeter under the US-UK Fulbright Commission’s educational...