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.
Hallam hosts healthcare analytics and artificial intelligence conference
Sheffield Hallam University has hosted the first-of-its-kind Healthcare Analytics and AI conference, bringing together healthcare professionals, data scientists and researchers.
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.
Exercise to be prescribed to people with cancer in new approach developed and researched in Sheffield
A pioneering physical activity programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment will be launched at Sheffield Hallam's Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) with funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Mental health benefits of parkrun key to increased life satisfaction of participants
Research with nearly 80,000 parkrun participants has revealed how the mental health benefits of the free weekly 5K event are driving an increase in life satisfaction for people who take part in it.
New £4.5million project to improve healthcare in rural, coastal and disadvantaged areas
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University and their partners have been awarded £4.5million to lead a new project which will help to improve healthcare in rural and coastal areas as well as disadvantaged urban communities.
New international trial aims to improve the quality of life for long-Covid patients
Scientists from Sheffield Hallam University, University of Derby and Kings College London are undertaking a pioneering international study that aims to improve the lives of people suffering with the prolonged and life impairing impacts of long-Covid
Sheffield Hallam triumphs at international games awards
An immersive virtual reality (VR) game that transforms painful rehabilitation into an enjoyable and effective experience for children has won Best Health Game at the prestigious Games for Change awards.
New research network will improve South Yorkshire children’s health outcomes
A new research network bringing together leading experts from across the region to improve health outcomes for children across South Yorkshire has been launched.