Psychology & Psychiatry
14 could be peak age for believing in conspiracy theories
A study conducted by a team of psychologists has uncovered that belief in conspiracy theories flourishes in teenage years.
Feb 9, 2021
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Northumbria University
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Robo-pets may contribute to quality of life for those with dementia
Robotic animals can help to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, according to new research. A study has found that interacting with a therapeutic robot companion made people with mid- to late-stage dementia ...
Jun 24, 2013
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Health
Research reveals new benefits of school holiday clubs
With the Government's announcement today (27 July) of a £2 million fund to provide holiday activities for children, newly-published research from Northumbria University, Newcastle has revealed that holiday clubs provide ...
Jul 27, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Male dancers signal their strength to men, women
Heterosexual men pick up clues about other men's physical qualities from their dance moves just as heterosexual women do, say researchers at Northumbria University.
Jan 28, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Skydiving is never plane sailing
Skydivers show the same level of physical stress before every jump whether a first-timer or experienced jumper, say Northumbria researchers.
May 17, 2013
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Health
Self-help techniques can be successful in curing acute insomnia, study reveals
Most of us will know the frustration of being unable to fall asleep at night—but for those who experience sleep issues for weeks or even months at a time, the impact on their physical and mental health can be severe.
Mar 13, 2024
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Health
Insomniac prisoners sleep better after one-hour therapy session
Three-quarters of prisoners struggling to sleep have reported major improvements to their sleep and wellbeing after receiving cognitive behavioural therapy to treat their insomnia.
Nov 14, 2018
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Health
Researchers develop a walking frame that could keep older adults active, for longer
A robotic walking frame that could help older people recover more quickly after a fall or injury, reducing the length of time they need to stay in hospital, is being developed in partnership with researchers at Northumbria ...
Aug 13, 2018
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Health
Managing an ageing prison population
Identifying and addressing the physical, mental health and social care needs of ageing prisoners is vital to improve the UK's prison service, say Northumbria criminologists.
May 27, 2013
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Ophthalmology
Research team develops contact lenses to diagnose glaucoma
Glaucoma effects around 70 million people worldwide and can cause irreversible loss of vision if not treated—but around half of those living with the condition are not aware of it.
Jan 16, 2024
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