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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Could restoring working-age health to 2014 levels unlock £57 billion in additional economic output p.a. (equivalent to 2% of GDP) - www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Only 14% of people surveyed think the government has the right policies in place to improve health and wellbeing. Time for stronger action to protect health? www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Only 20% of men surveyed recently knew research has linked dairy consumption with increased prostate cancer risk, compared with plant-based diets. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The largest review of its kind confirms the benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises for musculoskeletal conditions - bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Might higher vitamin C levels be linked to healthier brain structure and stronger brain network connections in older adults? That’s the possible conclusion from a study of 2000+ older adults in Japan. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re getting cancer younger. How can we reduce the risk? www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Research from Canada suggests the value of personalised social prescribing support, as opposed to just signposting people to support services - lnkd.in/eCTkNDNm

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Is full fat dairy an exception? A saturated fat whose complex structure actually improves blood pressure without increasing body fat or cholesterol? Research from Canada is the latest to suggest this - temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/full-fa...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Can exercise help our ageing brain clear away harmful waste? That’s the conclusion from research at Victoria University in Australia. www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/new... Another reason to stay active.

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We know air pollution can increase the risk of asthma, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Might it also trigger painful rheumatoid arthritis flares? That’s what research from South Korea suggests - ard.eular.org/article/S000...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re never too old to learn new tricks! A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults aged from 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age. news.utdallas.edu/health-medic...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has improved children’s lung function. That’s the verdict of a five-year study published in The Lancet Public Health - www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Are fruit, vegetables and teas rich in flavenols particularly good for heart health? Like blackberries, plums, apples, broad beans, cherries and green tea - pubs.rsc.org/fo/article/1...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes - closely linked to increasing obesity. That’s according to an Imperial College analysis of NHS data - www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Prevention is better than cure!

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Can speaking more than one language help keep your brain young? That’s what research suggests - www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can... This fits with the Cognitive Reserve hypothesis.

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Children in the UK will be one of the unhealthiest generation in decades – with high levels of obesity, below average vaccination rates, and the prevalence of mental health disorders. That’s the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s verdict - www.rcpch.ac.uk/work-we-do/s...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Government food policy should prioritise health. Good to see this recommendation in the committee's report. And pleased to see some of our evidence was included (in paras 56, 57, 75 and 109) - committees.parliament.uk/publications...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Good to see the government finally taking action - and taking on board our point that every hour spent on social media is an hour less engaging in activities which research has identified as protective of young people's mental and/or physical health. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Modest sodium reductions in bread, packaged foods, and takeout meals could significantly reduce heart disease and stroke rates in France and the U.K. according to researchers newsroom.heart.org/news/reducin...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Can short bursts of exercise help protect against cancer? That’s what research at Newcastle University suggests - www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Looks like exercise is good for our brains, not just our bodies. MRI scans showed adults who exercised regularly had younger brains than their sedentary counterparts. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

January finally saw a ban on advertising junk food to children on TV before 9pm. But, as usual with health policy, this is too little, too late e.g. with brand advertising on TV still allowed and no ban on outdoor advertising. www.health.org.uk/features-and...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Good to see the government has published its long-awaited update to the Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM – providing an up to date assessment of how healthy foods are. obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/01/27/g...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Good to see the House of Lords voted to ban social media for under 16’s - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... In an ideal world this wouldn’t be needed. But there seem few other realistic options to protect young people from social media companies who put profits before young people’s mental health.

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters. That’s the finding from research published in the BMJ - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... The quick fix may not always be the best.

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

There’s growing pressure to protect children’s mental health by banning smartphones for under 16s - pressure from parents, teachers and across the political spectrum. Is Keir Starmer starting to listen? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Vulnerable people turning to AI chatbots instead of professional therapists for mental health support could be “sliding into a dangerous abyss”, psychotherapists have warned. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Families in areas of higher poverty – like the North of England – less likely to have access to healthy, affordable food and more likely to have children who live with obesity. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/... Time to tackle health inequalities!

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Food Insecurity Linked to Rapid, Reversible Mental Health Deterioration new research has shown. However, mental health improved rapidly when food security was restored. journals.plos.org/mentalhealth...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Two new Canadian studies suggest the plant-based Portfolio Diet, which features cholesterol-lowering food choices, can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality across diverse groups. bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Looks like people’s health in the US is at increased risk – as all 17 permanent members of the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices were dismissed and partially replaced with known vaccine critics and underqualified individuals. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

In 2019 vaccine scepticism was identified as one of the top 10 global health threats by the WHO – and it’s getting worse. So, what are the modifiable risk factors? bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Living in the most polluted areas increases your risk of heart failure by up to 27%, according to research for the British Heart Foundation - Time to take pollution from vehicles and industry more seriously www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/n...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The worst diet quality, the highest levels of food insecurity and the highest levels of adult obesity – that’s the sad reality for the north of England, according to this report - www.thenhsa.co.uk/what-we-do-n... Time to take health inequalities seriously.

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

What have we been working on over the last year? Find out in our Annual Review - www.healthactionresearch.org.uk/assets/docum...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Keep moving! As we get older sedentary time is associated with smaller brain volume, greater neurodegeneration and worse cognitive performance. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Exposure to air pollution may alter our brain structure in ways that are bad for our health. www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/... Time to take tackling pollution seriously!

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Are we overprotecting children? History suggests that reducing children's opportunities for play negatively affect their mental health in adolescence. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Can Vitamin D protect our telomeres? That’s what research suggests – and this may reduce the risk of ageing-related conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature mortality. ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Consuming higher amounts of diet drinks and/or saccharin was associated with an elevated risk of developing diabetes, according to a US study www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

More than 90% of local authorities will see an increase in children leaving primary school overweight or obese. That’s the Royal Society for Public Health’s assessment. Time to take tackling childhood obesity seriously! www.rsph.org.uk/about-us/new...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

As the UK population ages, increasing the risk of dementia, might owning a dog or cat slow cognitive decline? www.nature.com/articles/s41... We already know that more years in education and action to improve heart health also help reduce dementia risk.

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Health Inequalities – a female perspective. Women spend 25% of their lives in greater illness and disability than men, but only 4% of venture capital investment in healthcare is directed toward women’s health. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

A new twist on the Mind Body connection? Prebiotics and probiotics seem to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

The UK ranks 27 out of 36 high-income countries for children’s mental wellbeing, according to UNICEF. Time for fresh thinking? www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Mental-health lessons in schools sound like a great idea. Unfortunately, research suggests they often don’t work and may even make things worse. Time for a rethink? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

About 14% of premature deaths in England are attributable to unhealthy food, an international study finds - the most among the countries surveyed! www.ajpmonline.org/article/S074...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

The UK’s heart health has declined more quickly at the start of the 2020s than in any other decade for over 50 years, the British Heart Foundation has warned. The lack of meaningful government action to tackle obesity is one suggested cause. www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/n...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Nature-based activity provides effective therapy for anxiety and depression. That’s the verdict from a study with patients who had mild to moderate mental health conditions. www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

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Health Action Research Group @healthaction.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Is early life adversity a risk factor for later life cognitive and mental health? If so, do we need to look beyond abuse or neglect? Might unpredictability and inequality also be risk factors? www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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