A third of children don’t play outdoors after school, study finds
New research has found more than a third of children don’t play outdoors after school and one in five don’t...
Public Health and Sports Sciences
Anaemia, ethnicity, and cancer incidence: a retrospective cohort study in primary care
A new study by researchers at the University of Exeter has found that routine blood tests used in primary care...
Exeter’s key role in biggest physical activity guidance update for cystic fibrosis in a decade
The European Cystic Fibrosis Society has released updated advice on how best to measure physical activity in people living with...
Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome
The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their...
Cornwall MP paired with Exeter academic in research and policy exchange scheme
Cornish MP Jayne Kirkham has been paired with a University of Exeter academic to explore how research can inform policy...
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...
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...