“WITH many of us spending more time sitting as a result of the pandemic, this research is more important than ever.” IMPROVING the health of people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through a simple and practical change in lifestyle is being explored by a team of UK researchers. Dr Matthew […]
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‘Your postcode can predict many health outcomes’, Sunderland expert says
A Sunderland specialist believes that the area where you live “can predict many health outcomes”, as the city is ranked among the least healthy places in England. A TOP from The Sunday Times, based on The Office for National Statistics and England’s health index, analysing people’s level of health, physical […]
“Don’t let negativity pull you down”: A pharmacy student’s message on International Women’s Day
AFTER years of heartache, loss and setbacks, Taiyyibah Irfan’s dream of being a pharmacist is now a reality, and today – on International Women’s Day – she is hoping her story will inspire others. TAIYYIBAH started her Pharmacy degree at the University of Sunderland in 2013 but didn’t graduate until […]
Today is University Mental Health Day – let’s all celebrate ‘togetherness’!
UNIVERSITY Mental Health Day is today – and it’s a joint campaign by UK student mental health charities Student Minds and The University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN) to make mental health a university-wide priority. ‘Take A Breath’ – a song to put a smile on students’ faces for this […]
The exercise effect: Online sessions help boost netball team during pandemic
“I think when the world feels so chaotic and uncertain, taking that time out for yourself to exercise has such a huge impact on your mental wellbeing, for boosting your spirit and your mood, and just helping you to cope.” That is the message from 21-year-old Team Sunderland Netball President Philippa Nilsen.With […]
Student shaves head to raise money for eating disorder charity
A STUDENT at the University of Sunderland has shaved her head to raise money for Beat, the UK’s largest eating disorder charity, after they helped save her life. Psychology student, Casey Ferguson, 20, has previously struggled with an eating disorder, and wants to raise money and spread awareness to help […]
Period Poverty likely to worsen in the North East as a result of Covid pandemic
THE CRISIS of Covid-19 has affected almost every part of daily life. With unemployment on the rise in the North East, period poverty is worsening during the pandemic. According to the Royal College of Nursing, period poverty is defined as: “The lack of access to sanitary products due to financial […]
Fitness instructors confident about people returning to the gym
SUNDERLAND fitness trainers feel confident about people coming back to the gym after lockdown. GYMS were forced once again to close their doors for the third time in the last 12 months, but some trainers have managed to keep their customers engaged during online classes and remained optimistic. The pandemic […]
Sunderland Health Chief responds to South African variant in Middlesbrough
SUNDERLAND’S Director of Public Health has renewed calls to follow lockdown rules after the South African COVID-19 variant was found in Middlesbrough. Mapped: Where the South African variant of COVID-19 has been detected in the UK (Last updated 15/02/21) A CASE of the South African variant, which health experts […]
Sunderland Royal Hospital awarded global digital healthcare accreditation
SUNDERLAND Royal Hospital has been named as one of the most digitally advanced organisations of the whole UK’s National Health Service. THE Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) has given Sunderland Royal Hospital the prestigious Stage Seven recognition for its digital transformation throughout the years, making it the only […]