Health Action Research Group

Could restoring working-age health to 2014 levels unlock £57 billion in additional economic output p.a. (equivalent to 2% of GDP) - health.org.uk/reports-and-an…

Only 14% of people surveyed think the government has the right policies in place to improve health and wellbeing. Time for stronger action to protect health? health.org.uk/reports-and-an…

Only 20% of men surveyed recently knew research has linked dairy consumption with increased prostate cancer risk, compared with plant-based diets. sciencedaily.com/releases/20…

The largest review of its kind confirms the benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises for musculoskeletal conditions - bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2…

Might higher vitamin C levels be linked to healthier brain structure and stronger brain network connections in older adults? That’s the possible conclusion from a study of 2000+ older adults in Japan. journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…

We’re getting cancer younger. How can we reduce the risk? nature.com/articles/s41591-0…

Research from Canada suggests the value of personalised social prescribing support, as opposed to just signposting people to support services - lnkd.in/eCTkNDNm

Is full fat dairy an exception? A saturated fat whose complex structure actually improves blood pressure without increasing body fat or cholesterol? Research from Canada is the latest to suggest this - temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/…

Can exercise help our ageing brain clear away harmful waste? That’s the conclusion from research at Victoria University in Australia. vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-even… Another reason to stay active.

We know air pollution can increase the risk of asthma, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Might it also trigger painful rheumatoid arthritis flares? That’s what research from South Korea suggests - ard.eular.org/article/S0003-…

We’re never too old to learn new tricks! A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults aged from 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age. news.utdallas.edu/health-med…

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has improved children’s lung function. That’s the verdict of a five-year study published in The Lancet Public Health - thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…

Are fruit, vegetables and teas rich in flavenols particularly good for heart health? Like blackberries, plums, apples, broad beans, cherries and green tea - pubs.rsc.org/fo/article/17/1…

More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes - closely linked to increasing obesity. That’s according to an Imperial College analysis of NHS data - thelancet.com/journals/lanep… Prevention is better than cure!

Can speaking more than one language help keep your brain young? That’s what research suggests - medicalnewstoday.com/article… This fits with the Cognitive Reserve hypothesis.

Children in the UK will be one of the unhealthiest generation in decades – with high levels of obesity, below average vaccination rates, and the prevalence of mental health disorders. That’s the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s verdict - rcpch.ac.uk/work-we-do/state…

Good to see the committee's recommendation that government food policy should prioritise health. And pleased to see some of our evidence was included (in paras 56, 57, 75 and 109) - committees.parliament.uk/com…

Good to see the government has finally taken action - and has taken on board our point that every hour spent on social media is an hour less engaging in activities which research has identified as protective of young people's mental and/or physical health

Modest salt reductions in bread, packaged foods, and takeout meals could significantly reduce heart disease and stroke rates in France and the U.K. according to researchers newsroom.heart.org/news/redu…

Can short bursts of exercise help protect against cancer? That’s what research at Newcastle University suggests - ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/lat…