Announcing a new Evidence Brief from CEDAR: Are takeaways adding pounds?How takeaway food outlets where we live and work may affect our health Where we live and work can affect […]
When mothers are active so are their children – but many mothers are not.
A study of physical activity patterns of women and their four-year-olds reveals a strong association between the two. It also shows that only 53% of mothers engaged in 30 minutes […]
Takeaway exposure associated with increased consumption and obesity
People who live and work near a high number of takeaway food outlets tend to eat more of these foods and are more likely to be obese than those less […]
New infographic: Food, income and education: who eats more of what?
The types and quantities of foods we eat are influenced by our personal characteristics and also our social and economic situations. Income and educational attainment are particularly important in determining […]
Children living close to fast food outlets more likely to be overweight
Children living in areas surrounded by fast food outlets are more likely to be overweight or obese according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the […]
London bike hire: health benefits outweigh risks from injury and pollution
The London cycle hire scheme has had a positive overall effect on the health of its users by increasing physical activity within the capital. These benefits outweigh the potential negative […]
Research finds cycling in England increases following flagship government investment
Cycling initiatives in England have had a positive effect on the numbers of people cycling to work, including among those from the most deprived areas, according to a new study […]
New Evidence Brief: Multiple social ties and healthy eating in older people
Announcing a new Evidence Brief from CEDAR: Multiple social ties and healthy eating in older people Findings from the EPIC-Norfolk study Supporting an ageing population is a key health challenge […]
CEDAR Bulletin Summer 2013 – out now
The summer 2013 edition of CEDAR Bulletin is out now. You can read it here, and sign up for future issues here. This issue includes: What shall we do about […]
CEDAR Bulletin Spring 2013 – out now
The spring 2013 edition of CEDAR Bulletin is out now. You can read it here, and sign up for future issues here. This issue includes: Funding CEDAR renewed for five […]