Are we spending too much time sitting, and is this a real cause for concern?
Presented by Stacy Clemes, Reader in Active Living and Public Health, Loughborough University.
Research award for Leicester lung exercise and education programme
A programme designed to maintain the physical and mental well-being of patients after hospital-based treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be tested at Leicester’s Hospitals, thanks to a new £336,000 grant from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Study proves reducing sitting time boosts office staff’s work engagement and wellbeing
Office workers are being urged to ‘stand up for their health’ – with Loughborough and Leicester researchers claiming desk-bound staff need to be more active at work.
It is widely known that sitting down for long periods of time, even for those who do some exercise regularly, can lead to poor health.
Genetic tool to predict adult heart attack risk in childhood
Powerful technology paves way for early interventions to prevent heart attacks developed by international team involving Leicester researchers.
Leicester professor co-chairs expert panel behind new recommendations for type 2 diabetes
New EASD-ADA consensus guidelines on managing hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) in type 2 diabetes launched at EASD meeting.
Vacancy – Laboratory Manager
We are seeking a highly motivated and driven individual to take on the role of laboratory manager at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre.