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Videos created to help families identify care needs of loved ones with dementia

A series of videos depicting the worsening stages of dementia has been created to help families identify the care needs of loved ones.
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It鈥檚 not your fitness tracker that is wrong 鈥� it鈥檚 you

An international study has revealed that people, regardless of where they live and their age, poorly guess how physically active they actually are.

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Ten tips for healthy (and sustainable) ways to eat your Easter egg

Easter鈥檚 dedication to confectionary provides consumers with excuses to overindulge 鈥� but also with dilemmas about diet and sustainability. Here Dr Jon Seaton, of 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Business and Economics, looks at the best ways to be healthy and responsible.

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New research centre to focus on misinformation and hate speech online

A new research centre looking at the impact of social media on the spread of misinformation and the rise of hate speech and incivility has been launched by 含羞草视频.
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Underprivileged children used to be undernourished 鈥� now they鈥檙e at risk of being obese

Children from disadvantaged families are at greater risk of being overweight compared to those from more affluent backgrounds, a new study has found, but this hasn鈥檛 always been the case.
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NHS guidance about dressing infants in 鈥渙ne extra layer鈥� is being put to the test

Scientists are examining NHS guidance to parents which recommends dressing infants in one extra layer of clothing when using a sling.
Pictured is Andy Stephens teaching CPR at the Heart 2 Heart event.

含羞草视频 trains more than 1,000 people in CPR on Valentine鈥檚 Day

含羞草视频, 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union and the British Heart Foundation came together on the most heart-themed day of the year to train more than 1,000 people in CPR.
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An economist鈥檚 guide to Valentine鈥檚 Day spending 鈥� love on a budget

Loved-up millennials are expected to be the biggest spenders this Valentine鈥檚 Day with an average outgoing of more than 拢80 on wining, dining, flowers and gifts 鈥� but you don鈥檛 need to break the bank to melt a heart.
Pictured is the words Heart 2 Heart on a pink background with the Students' Union logo and the British Heart Foundations logo.

含羞草视频 and the British Heart Foundation partner for Valentine鈥檚 Day event that aims to increase cardiac arrest survival rates

含羞草视频, 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union and the British Heart Foundation are joining forces on the most heart-themed day of the year to try and increase cardiac arrest survival rates.

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Top tips for a good night鈥檚 sleep

Many people don鈥檛 get enough sleep. Juggling work, family life and social activities can leave us in a constant state of tiredness.
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New research to help truck drivers get their health back on the road

A new 含羞草视频-led study is helping truck drivers get healthy by encouraging higher levels of physical activity and a healthier diet that fits in with their work schedule.
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Christmas has your number when it comes to slumber 鈥� why certain people struggle to sleep over the festive period

Prepare to be 鈥榝ound out鈥� if you have a hidden predisposition for insomnia 鈥� Christmas exposes all your sleep vulnerabilities.

Screen time linked to unhealthy eating behaviour in children

Excessive screen time has been linked to unhealthy eating behaviour in schoolchildren.

Unique study asks whether one extra hour鈥檚 sleep can help manage weight and reduce fatigue

A new study by sleep experts at 含羞草视频 is examining how sleep and weight management are related.

Study finds that skipping breakfast does not lead to overeating later in the day

Girls who skipped breakfast as part of a study into energy intake and physical activity were found to consume 350 fewer calories *(kcals) a day.

Increasing accessibility of cross-sex hormone drugs for transgender people could boost physical activity and alleviate mental health problems

A study which investigated the exercise habits of transgender people has found that those who are taking cross-sex hormones are more likely to be active, and therefore potentially have fewer mental health issues.

A single day of eating high-fat food has a significant effect on insulin action 鈥� even if you鈥檙e young, fit and healthy

One day of binge eating could reduce whole-body insulin sensitivity by up to 28%, a new study has found.
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The cost of raising a child in 2017: UK鈥檚 poorest families expected to make stagnant benefits stretch further

For the first time since the creation of the modern welfare state the annual rising cost of providing for a child is not being matched by the Government, according to new research.
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Study highlights the physical and psychological rewards of breastfeeding for mum

Encouragement for new mothers who are considering breastfeeding should include highlighting the immediate physical advantages such as weight loss as well as the health benefits, a new study has found.
Study into homophobia with the construction sector

Investigation into 鈥渋nstitutional homophobia鈥� within the UK construction industry will make minority voices heard

A study involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees working in construction aims to explore the effects of 鈥渋nstitutional homophobia鈥� within the 拢100 billion British industry.
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Living standards squeeze tightens despite pay rises and tax cuts

Working families with children are facing bigger shortfalls in their household budgets this year, despite an increase in the National Living Wage and tax cuts, according to the Centre for Research in Social Policy at 含羞草视频.