Health Committee meets young people at heart of obesity research
Layla Moran MP, Chair of Parliament’s Health and Social Care Select Committee, has met the young people, academics and clinical teams at the heart of research into how those living with severe obesity, can be better supported with weight management.
Sheffield’s community heroes recognised for bringing the city together to ‘Move More’
Leaders from across the region have celebrated the incredible stories of those who dedicate their time and energy in bringing people together across Sheffield to improve their health and wellbeing.
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’s global MBA students to enhance accelerator impact on early stage ventures
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Accelerator programme will provide its next cohort of early-stage businesses with dedicated support to grow their business through input from its current crop of talented global MBA students.
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.
Inequalities are limiting women’s ability to stay active during pregnancy and after birth
Pregnant women and new mothers are not getting the support they need to stay active, widening health inequalities, new research has found.
Sheffield Hallam secures six-figure UKRI grant for robotics project to support older people
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £400,000 to create a friendly robotic service for preventive care amongst older adults at risk of frailty
Sheffield Hallam University pledges to secure successful student futures
Sheffield Hallam has pledged to develop a Student Futures Manifesto – promising joint action between the University and its students to tackle the problems caused by the pandemic.
Sheffield Hallam sign University Mental Health charter
In a commitment to making mental health a university-wide priority, Sheffield Hallam has joined other UK universities in signing The University Mental Health Charter.