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High levels of physical activity do not counteract poor diets
Demonstrating that you cannot "outrun” poor diets, researchers found that exercise only benefits health when complemented with healthy eating.
One in five workers have the intention to quit their jobs
Over 6.5 million people in the UK are expected to leave their job in the next year, indicating that those with the poorest job quality are the most likely to have an intention to quit.
“Clear benefits” in water births for both parent and child
Water births have been seen to provide health benefits for both parents and newborns – with lower rates of medical interventions and complications during and after birth.
The digital higher education expectation gap and universities
The digital higher education expectation gap is larger than most would think, so we look at what it means for universities and the student’s digital experiences.
Promoting the creation of an inclusive workplace
Dr Christine Grant, Associate Fellow at the Coventry University Centre for Healthcare Research, introduces the ‘Remote for All’ (R4All) research study, discussing disability, neurodiversity, an inclusive workplace, and remote e-working in the UK.
Peter C. Hill – Psychology of religion
Dr Hill discusses his research interests into the psychology of religion and its impact on healthy wellbeing.
It’s time for a public sector digital revolution
Recognising the opportunity to change the way it supports and serves citizens, the public sector digital revolution can advance all parts of society.
Children’s mental health in Africa
OAG examines the state of investment in and provision of adolescents and children’s mental health services in Africa.
How to keep your balance this World Productivity Day
Productivity is vital for all organisations to thrive, and in today’s always-on society, many employees are feeling the pressure to get more work done than ever before.
Lager beer can lessen risk of disease in men’s gut microbes
Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic lager beer drank in moderation can improve gut microbes in men – lessening the chances of developing chronic diseases.
Using artificial intelligence to diagnose ‘glue ear’ in children
Glue ear is a common cause of hearing impairment and disability amongst children. AI can improve accuracy of diagnosis and cut down annual NHS costs.
Support the mental well-being of young people
Laura Marchetti, Policy Manager at Mental Health Europe, states the case for supporting the mental well-being of young people.
Interoperable health systems needed for digital future & improved patient care
Professor Peter Bannister explores the need for interoperable health records to ensure a digital future for healthcare.
The best solution to workplace performance is employee engagement
From Richard Branson to Stephen Covey it's a widely shared belief that people are a company's greatest asset - it is simply not possible to build a prosperous business without good people.
Is large-scale systemic change viable in mental healthcare?
Dr Sophie Dix and Nicola Hemmings discuss the potential for large-scale change in mental healthcare & why its needed.
Support for public sector bodies struggling to embed the PPN06/20 Social Value Model
Neil Macdonald, CEO at Thrive, explains how using the Impact Evaluation Standard to report on social value in government contracts can actually lead to far better outcomes for communities and for suppliers.
NHS App services cut emissions from over 20,000 car journeys
By using the NHS App services, fewer people are commuting to their GPs for health advice - cutting 22,000 car journeys a month.
True or false? Can we improve mental health through diet and physical activity
Unravelling the short-term effects of diet and physical activity on their ability to improve mental health – the Eat2beNICE APPetite study.
The impact and recovery from COVID-19 for children in custodial settings
Dr Charlotte Lennox from the University of Manchester illustrates the health challenges for children in custodial settings and highlights a research project designed to develop health improvements and policy recommendations for future major incidents/pandemics.
Simplicity: Making complicated messages resonate with your audience
Simplicity of messaging is one of the hardest things to achieve, but it’s essential if you want to cut through to make an impact.
