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Weight loss can be boosted fivefold thanks to novel mental imagery technique, research shows
A study has shown how overweight people lost an average of five times more weight using Functional Imagery Training (FIT), a brief individual motivational intervention teaching self-motivating skills with mental imagery, compared with just talking therapy
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Governments could do more to support people’s transport needs
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/governments-need-to-do-more-to-support-older-peoples-transport-needs
European governments could be doing more to develop transport policies that ensure those over the age of 65 remain active and mobile, according to a new study led by the University of Plymouth with the Erfurt University of Applied Sciences
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Conference successful showcase of dental research
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/conference-successful-showcase-of-dental-research
The British Society for Oral and Dental Research, hosted by the University of Plymouth in early September, has been deemed a success and an excellent showcase of the latest in dental research.
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Researcher secures funding to further investigate treatment for neuro-tumours
Dr Sylwia Ammoun has secured £112,071 from Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Sparks to research into hereditary condition Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2). Her work could offer hope to the thousands of, mainly young, people affected by NF2.
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Entrepreneurs set to gather for the Plymouth Startup Weekend
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/techstars-startup-weekend
The University of Plymouth gears up for its second Techstars Startup Weekend
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UK epilepsy self-monitoring app wins prestigious international prize
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/uk-epilepsy-self-monitoring-app-wins-prestigious-international-prize
Plymouth University news: EpSMon, the epilepsy self-monitoring app developed by Plymouth University, the NHS in Cornwall and charity SUDEP Action, has won an award from the Epilepsy Foundation of America
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Elderly will take medical risks given large enough benefits, study shows
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/elderly-will-take-medical-risks-given-large-enough-benefits
Plymouth University news: Older people are more likely to take medical risks than younger adults if they perceive the benefits to be high enough, according to new research led by Yaniv Hanoch, Professor of Decision Science.
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Arch-filled insoles for diabetic patients could be adversely affecting balance
Plymouth University news: Insoles with arch fills designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers could be having an adverse impact on postural stability, according to new research
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Responding to the pandemic through poetry
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/responding-to-the-pandemic-through-poetry
A University of Plymouth project using poetry to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has generated huge support from the public and the artistic community.
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Herpesviruses: travels in science with a sometimes unpredictable companion – Professor Michael Jarvis
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/professorial-michael-jarvis
University of Plymouth events: The Inaugural Professorial Lecture of Michael Jarvis took place on 15 May 2025.
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