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New study reveals Tetris can block cravings

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-study-reveals-tetris-can-block-cravings

Plymouth University news: A new study by psychologists has found that playing Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can block cravings.

Video game to help islanders understand volcano's power

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/helping-islanders-understand-volcanos-destructive-power

Plymouth University news: The inhabitants of a Caribbean island will soon be able to learn more about the volcano which towers over their homes thanks to a video game created at Plymouth University

Teenagers more inclined to repeat 'risky' behaviour

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/teenagers-more-inclined-to-repeat-risky-behaviour

Plymouth University news: School-age teenagers who have previously engaged in risky online behaviour are much more likely than young adults to repeat such behaviour in the future, according to a new study by Plymouth University

Research to develop new autism intervention

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/research-to-develop-new-autism-intervention

A research team at the University of Plymouth is working with families of children with autism to design a new intervention to support them in everyday life.

Dental Outreach Team

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/peninsula-school-of-dentistry/dental-outreach-team

Peninsula Dental School

Working alongside organisations and projects to support positive lifestyle choices and promoting dental health and wellbeing.

Social prescribing

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/social-prescribing

University of Plymouth. Research, primary care. Social Prescribing: linking individuals from primary care to social interventions.

Walking in a time of virus: helplessness

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/walking-in-a-time-of-virus-helplessness

Dr Phil Smith shares the lessons he has learnt from lockdown

Youngsters get their teeth into dentistry

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/youngsters-get-their-teeth-into-dentistry

Plymouth University news: As part of this year's Summer Mix activities in Plymouth, young people in the city have had the chance to get hands-on experience of being a dentist and maintaining good oral health

Movecare: Multiple-actors Virtual Empathic Caregivers for the Elderly

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/centre-for-health-technology/movecare-multiple-actors-virtual-empathic-caregivers-for-the-elderly

The University of Plymouth's research from the Centre for Health Technology is supporting independent living of the elderly by using robot companions.

Enhancing understanding of the law and justice system

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/enhancing-understanding-of-the-law-and-criminal-justice-system

Plymouth University News: People will get the chance to learn about life in prison and gain an insight into the workings of the law and criminal justice system thanks to Plymouth University