National award for Hallam coach in recognition of ‘outstanding’ effort throughout 2020
Sheffield Hallam's lead strength and conditioning coach has been awarded the Community Coach of the Year accolade by British Weight Lifting (BWL).
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.