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Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise, new research shows

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/mouthwash-use-could-inhibit-benefits-of-exercise-new-research-shows

The research in the journal 'Free Radical Biology and Medicine' shows the importance of oral bacteria in cardiovascular health.

Placement information

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-nutrition-exercise-and-health/placements

Nutrition, Exercise and Health

University of Plymouth BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health – placement information.

Project aims to deliver real-time assessments of South West’s bathing water quality

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-deliver-real-time-assessments-of-south-wests-bathing-water-quality

University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and spinout company Molendotech are developing a marine autonomous remote sampler to be deployed at coastal locations around the region

£1.2 million capital investment in science education at Plymouth University

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/_12m-capital-investment-in-science-education-at-plymouth-university

Plymouth University news: HEFCE has awarded capital funding of £1.2 million to Plymouth University to develop STEM facilities in health and medical research

Children’s social media activity highlights emotional stress of living with long-term health issues

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/childrens-social-media-activity-highlights-emotional-stress-of-living-with-long-term-health-issues

University of Plymouth news: A study by academics and graduates found children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition

New research has found prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-research-has-found-prescribing-nature-can-improve-happiness-and-reduce-anxiety

University of Plymouth news: Experts from the University participated in a £5.77m cross-governmental funded project which shows that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health

Staying healthy at university

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/accommodation/residence-life/staying-healthy-at-university

University of Plymouth Residence Life blog: Eating well and staying healthy whilst studying at university and living on a budget isn’t always easy. We share our top tips.

Social justice food project could soon be rolled out nationally

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/social-justice-food-project-could-soon-be-rolled-out-nationally

Plymouth University news: Dr Clare Pettinger, whose research has focused on how food can be a lifestyle motivator for marginalised individuals, aims to take her project to a national stage.

Postgraduate student sets up café dedicated to mental health and social inclusion

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/postgraduate-student-sets-up-cafe-dedicated-to-mental-health-and-social-inclusion

Dave Breen, an MA Social Work student on placement with children’s charity Barnardo’s, has led a project to set up Plymouth’s first mental health and social inclusion community café – and everyone is welcome.