Carbon-omics and global health
17 November 2023¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ Zero to host two research symposia to discuss critical climate change challenges
Daily 11 minute brisk walk enough to reduce risk of early death
01 March 2023One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by researchers at the ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ.
Planning for action
17 February 2022Free online tools built by ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ researchers are helping planners design exercise into our towns and cities.
Walking and cycling good for health even in cities with higher levels of air pollution
05 May 2016The health benefits of walking and cycling outweigh the negative effects on health of air pollution, even in cities with high levels of air pollution, according to a study led by researchers from the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) and Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ. This new evidence strengthens the case for supporting cycling even in polluted cities – an effort that in turn can help reduce vehicle emissions.
On yer bike!
30 October 2013With governments around the world under increasing pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, transport systems are under scrutiny. Dr James Woodcock has introduced another factor into the equation: population health.
