Light exercise could be the key to reversing childhood obesity linked to sedentariness
Increased sedentary time as a child through adolescence is directly linked to childhood obesity, but new research has found light...
Public Health and Sports Sciences
High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity
Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and...
Cornwall awarded nearly £5m to tackle health inequalities in local communities
Nearly £5m has been awarded to form a research collaboration that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall....
Exeter researchers win big in GW4 Open Research Prize 2023
University of Exeter researchers scooped a string of awards at the first ever inaugural GW4 Open Research Prize, celebrating best...
One in five children and young people had a probable mental disorder in 2023
One in five children and young people in England aged eight to 25 had a probable mental disorder in 2023,...
Wearable device aims to transform mobility in Parkinson’s
A pioneering partnership is developing the use of wearable devices to transform mobility for people with Parkinson’s – unlocking the...
Nearly £6 million investment bringing health technology innovations to the South West
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter are set to open a new centre...
Public engagement on plans to create a world-leading centre of health and wellbeing excellence at St Luke’s
The University of Exeter is seeking a wide range of views to help shape an ambitious vision to redevelop its...
Head impacts in sport not leading to concussion could still alter brain blood flow regulation
There is a concern that people playing contact sports leading to head impacts could be at an increased risk of...