Health
Study shows drug taking in team sports is not the norm
Athletes are less likely to be tempted to take drugs if they are part of a team, according to research from sport experts at the University of Stirling.
Oct 10, 2013
0
0
University of Stirling
Overweight & Obesity
Scots' sugar rush driving 'obesity epidemic', figures suggest
Scots' daily consumption of 110 tonnes of sugar from cut-price food and drink is fuelling obesity, a University of Stirling academic has warned.
Aug 10, 2017
0
4
Health
Tool developed to identify girls at risk of nutritional deficiency
A University of Stirling scientist has led a project which developed a new tool to identify girls in developing countries who are at risk of nutritional deficiency.
Mar 23, 2023
0
2
Health
Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma, say researchers
Better air quality monitoring techniques are needed to assess the acute impacts of pollution on people with asthma, new research by the University of Stirling has found.
Oct 23, 2023
0
0
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion have longer stays and worse treatment outcomes than people without the condition, research led by the University of Stirling has found.
Aug 1, 2017
0
0
Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists tackle youth sport drop-out rates
Psychologists from the University of Stirling have developed an innovative intervention to arrest the youth drop-out rate in Ireland's biggest sporting organisation.
Aug 27, 2015
1
21
Health
'Responsible drinking' campaign in Ireland likely to be harmful to public health
A study analysing a controversial 'Stop out of Control Drinking' campaign in Ireland has found that its promotion of "responsible drinking" could actually undermine public health.
Sep 29, 2016
0
1
Health
Workouts with fewer reps could yield better results
Time-poor people who do fewer repetitions during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts may get better fitness benefits than those who complete more, according to a University of Stirling analysis.
Jan 13, 2017
0
3
Health
Research suggests a 15-minute 'daily mile' could enhance health of the world's children
Policymakers should consider introducing The Daily Mile to improve the health and fitness of schoolchildren around the world, according to new research led by the Universities of Stirling and Edinburgh.
May 10, 2018
0
8
Health
Study suggests sports coaches are crucial to anti-doping attitudes amongst athletes
A study examining Scottish coaches' perspectives on anti-doping has highlighted the influence a coach can have on an athlete's views. It also calls for sport governing bodies to embed anti-doping policies and procedures to ...
Feb 28, 2014
0
1
