Sheffield Children’s physiotherapy service launches at AWRC
Young physio patients are benefiting from a new service created by Sheffield Children’s and Sheffield Hallam University which brings together clinicians and researchers at the Advanced Wellbeing and Research Centre (AWRC).
Online arts and culture for young people’s mental health – new research programme announced
Young people will help create an ‘online museum’ as a way of improving their mental health, as part of a new and ground-breaking £2.61m research project.
Move More Month marked with new commitment to create healthier, happier and more connected Sheffield
Sheffield’s Move More Month 2021 is being recognised this June with the launch of a new physical activity strategy and a free interactive city-wide game that more than 45,000 people are anticipated to play over a six-week period.
First comparative study analyses the effects of regional diets in adults at risk of cardiovascular disease
Health researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have published the first study to compare major traditional diets from around the world and examine the preventative effects for cardiovascular disease.
Sheffield Hallam secures 'substantial' investment for latest health business accelerator
The latest window of applications for Sheffield Hallam University’s Wellbeing Accelerator has opened for start-up businesses seeking fully-funded support to bring new products and services to market.
First of its kind study into the impact of extended reality on UK healthcare launched
A new report exploring the impact extended reality (XR) has on human health and the potential cost savings to the UK healthcare system has been launched by the XR Health Alliance.
Home advantage could see fifth-place finish for France at Paris 2024
Analysis of Olympic host nation advantage and how it impacted Japan’s performance at Tokyo 2020 has revealed the country performed ‘particularly well’ despite the event taking place behind closed doors. The data also indicates that France can expect to finish fifth in the medal table at the Paris 2024 Games.
New study explores the impact of temperature on finish times of London Marathon runners
A new study by Sheffield Hallam University has explored the effects of temperature on the performance of London Marathon runners and finds there is a 2.8 per cent decrease in finish time for every 5 °C increase in temperature above 12 °C.
Sheffield teens inspired by social enterprise helping people living with dementia
More than 50 sports students at the UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park have benefited from a series of enriching guest lectures delivered by a social enterprise that works to improve the lives of the region’s ageing population.
Hallam publishes first qualitative study into the role of physical activity and long Covid
Academics from Sheffield Hallam University have published the first qualitative study exploring the role that physical activity plays in the experiences of people living with long Covid.