Health
Self-confidence affected by teammates, study finds
A person's confidence in their own ability varies significantly depending on who is in their team, according to new research from the University of Stirling.
Sep 19, 2017
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University of Stirling
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Office-based exercise could reduce heart disease risk by 15%
Employers could help staff reduce their risk of heart disease by 15 percent if they introduced specialised exercise bikes to the workplace, according to new research.
Jul 14, 2020
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Health
Prison tobacco ban significantly reduces secondhand smoke
Levels of second-hand smoke in Scotland's prisons fell by more than 80 percent in the week after smoking was banned, according to new University of Stirling research.
May 7, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scotland should review workplace health and safety measures in light of pandemic, says expert
An occupational health expert is calling for a major review of workplace health and safety in Scotland following "failings" revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 3, 2020
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Health
Pandemic has worsened global childhood physical inactivity crisis, and Scotland is no exception
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated shortfalls in children's physical activity around the world, including in Scotland, according to a new study involving the University of Stirling.
Oct 25, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sewage poses potential COVID-19 transmission risk, experts warn
Environmental biologists at the University of Stirling have warned that the potential spread of COVID-19 via sewage "must not be neglected" in the battle to protect human health.
May 6, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New app to improve environments for people living with dementia
The University of Stirling's Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) has announced the development of a ground-breaking new app to help improve workplaces, public buildings and homes for people living with dementia.
Jun 5, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Care homes in England had greatest increase in excess deaths at height of the COVID-19 pandemic
Care homes in England experienced the highest increase in excess deaths at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to those in the rest of the UK, according to new research.
Aug 31, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Informal approach key to tackling drinking in pregnancy
Health professionals should adopt a "conversational approach" and focus on building trust when discussing alcohol consumption with pregnant women, midwives have told researchers.
Sep 4, 2019
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Health
Study: New Year resolution is your best chance to quit smoking
January is one of the best times to give up smoking, according to award-winning researchers who say New Year's resolutions can help you quit forever.
Dec 20, 2013
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