The pandemic one year on
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole of society over the last year in many ways. One demographic hit especially hard has been university students – a million-strong community across the country.
The vital role of physical activity in our nation’s health
Lord Darzi’s recently published independent review of the NHS in England made for stark reading, where he described the NHS as being in a ‘critical condition’.
Moving beyond treatment: A new vision for population health
The UK stands at a critical crossroads in public health. As we face rising rates of preventable conditions and widening health inequalities, it's becoming increasingly clear that our traditional approach to healthcare - one that prioritises treatment over prevention - is no longer sustainable.
‘We’re tapping into a different workforce’: how degree apprenticeships are helping the NHS
At a time when demand for its services is growing rapidly, the NHS is facing an acute shortage of skilled staff. Could degree apprenticeships, in which students train on the job in the health service, be the answer?
Why new ideas and inventions are essential to ensure we can all enjoy healthier lives
A recent report by one of the UK’s leading health experts found that health inequalities caused a million early deaths in England in the last decade.
Vaping benefits blood vessel health as much as other nicotine replacements
A new study at Sheffield Hallam University has found that e-cigarettes are as beneficial for the cardiovascular system as conventional nicotine-replacement therapy when stopping smoking.
Sheffield Hallam awarded £30k to further develop stroke prevention service
Digital health experts from Sheffield Hallam University have received a £30,000 grant to further develop a heart monitoring service which detects the health warning signs in those at risk of stroke and investigate the commercial viability of the technology.
Study finds polyphenol-rich food helps gym-goers recover from muscle damage where time to heal is limited
A new study has found that the consumption of polyphenol‐rich plant-based food helps to reduce muscle damage up to 96 hours after exercise for scenarios where rapid recovery is key.
Learning support for children during pandemic
Sheffield Hallam University has joined forces with an organisation that supports mental health and wellbeing in schools to create specialist resources to help parents and children deal with anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology
Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH)