Hallam academics advise Australian government to help increase physical activity
Physical activity experts from Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) have advised the Australian government on how to increase physical activity levels in the country.
Sheffield Hallam welcomes Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire
Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Dame Hilary Chapman, to its unique Early Years Community Research Centre as part of an official visit
National survey highlights inclusivity and safety of leisure centres
Almost three quarters of people using public leisure centres had a positive experience and 85 per cent said they were inclusive and welcoming, according to a survey of more than 80,000 people.
Shaped in Sheffield, improving lives everywhere
The city of Sheffield’s world-leading invention and ingenuity are being celebrated in a new campaign by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which aims to showcase the impact of public investment in research and innovation.
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)
Parkrun increases life satisfaction and is worth £667 million a year to the UK economy
New research published to mark parkrun’s 20th anniversary has revealed how it is worth nearly £700 million a year to the UK economy as a result of improved life satisfaction for those who take part.