High-quality traffic-free routes encourage more walking and cycling
17 July 2014New study finds overall physical activity is increased by proximity to routes.
Universal approach to tackling lifestyles more appropriate for combating diabetes than focusing on genetic risk
20 May 2014Public health strategies aimed at tackling obesity at a population level through lifestyle changes are more appropriate for preventing type 2 diabetes than targeted interventions based on an individual’s genetic risk, according to a study led by the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge.
When mothers are active so are their children – but many mothers are not
24 March 2014A study of physical activity patterns of women and their four-year-olds reveals a strong association between the two. It also shows that only 53% of mothers engaged in 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity at least once a week. Taken together, these results provide valuable pointers for policy makers.
Yoghurt cuts risk of type 2 diabetes
06 February 2014Eating more yoghurt can reduce the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes, researchers at Cambridge have found.
Meals for one: how eating alone affects the health of the elderly
19 October 2013EPIC-Norfolk, a long-term study of health and ageing that recently celebrated its 20th birthday, provides researchers with a wealth of data. Annalijn Conklin, a PhD candidate in the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR), discusses what we can learn from the study about the impact of isolation, and a drop in quality of diet, on the older population.Â
