Energy drink intake rising among teens in deprived areas amid widening inequality
Young people in deprived areas are drinking more energy drinks while the total falls in wealthier communities, according to new research....
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Feb 11, 2022
Older people may be more active when programmes motivate, empower and are social
Southampton researchers have found that a variety of psychological and social factors appear to influence older people’s physical...
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Fitness before cancer surgery shown to be important predictor of survival
New research with cancer patients has shown being fit before surgery influences outcomes more than muscle-wastage associated with cancer...
Sep 21, 2021
Supermarket layout trial prompts healthier food choices
A Southampton-led study has shown customers bought healthier foods with a new supermarket layout. Dr Christina Vogel and Prof Janis Baird...
May 17, 2021
Pregnant teenagers and their midwives need support to discuss healthy eating
Diet in pregnancy has significant impact on baby’s development and lifelong health. Pregnant teenagers’ diets are amongst the least...
May 12, 2021
Adolescence is a window of opportunity for improving health literacy
A study by the University of Southampton has shown its LifeLab programme, aimed at improving adolescent health through hands-on learning,...
Apr 6, 2021
Helping teens develop their own answers to the coronavirus lockdown
Southampton researchers have opened a study working with young people to better understand how COVID-19 restrictions are affecting them...
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