Roehampton University
The health benefits of daily exercise seem to be very well defined. Yet it’s clear from current research that we still don’t have a complete understanding of how the human body positively adapts to exercise. This talk by Prof David James offers an insight into the complex nature of the interactions between exercise and human […]
Gradual (and not-so-gradual) weight gain over the years is not a function of age itself, but a result of the loss of muscle mass. People use age as an excuse to gradually stop moving, becoming more and more inert: they adopt a more sedentary lifestyle, so their muscles deteriorate, their metabolism decreases and they accumulate […]
You are invited to take part in our study investigating if excessive protein intake contributes to obesity and type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a metabolic condition and currently effects around 7 million people in the UK. The increasing number of prediabetes requires effective lifestyle interventions, such as diet and exercise, to reduce the risk for […]
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