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Does intermittent fasting affect appetite?
Researchers from NIHR Bristol BRC and the School of Psychological Science in the University of Bristol found no clear difference between the effects of intermittent fasting and continuous energy restriction on hunger, fullness, a person’s desire to eat or how much they think they can eat. Findings…
Does exercise affect how our brains respond to food cues?
A single bout of exercise increased reactivity to food cues in parts of the brain associated with attention, anticipation of reward and episodic memory, according to research published in Human Brain Mapping. Researchers from Loughborough University, University of Bristol, University of Nottingham, University of Leicester, and Waseda…
Can following the Mediterranean diet benefit breast cancer survivors?
It is possible that following a Mediterranean diet could have long-term health benefits for patients with breast cancer, according to a paper published recently in Nutrients. Researchers at the NIHR Bristol BRC and the University of Bristol found that the association between following a Mediterranean diet and…
Study shows children’s inactivity remains an issue in wake of pandemic
New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are still more sedentary during the week. The study, led by the University of Bristol, found that by summer last year 41% of children were meeting the national recommended physical activity…
Healthcare professionals’ views on dietary advice for ileostomies
A lack of research and agreement between professionals contributes to inconsistent dietary advice and potentially inadequate support for people living with an ileostomy, according to a study conducted by researchers from the NIHR Bristol BRC published in The Journal of Human and Nutrition Dietetics. An ileostomy is…
World Cancer Day – An interview with Professor Richard Martin discussing interdisciplinary cancer research
This interview was originally published by PLOS ONE on 3 February 2023. World Cancer Day, held every 4 February, is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise awareness, improve education and catalyze action. This year’s theme is…
Significant inequalities in child weight management service provision
Over three quarters of acute NHS trusts in England (77%) do not have a child weight management service, despite being responsible for providing specialist services for the most severely obese, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Bristol and funded by the National…
Reaching for high-carb foods may not be instinctive when blood glucose is low
It is possible that choosing high-carbohydrate foods during an episode of low blood glucose isn’t something that humans are able to ‘instinctively do’. A recently published study by researchers from the Bristol BRC and the University of Bristol suggests that young people who experienced an insulin-induced episode…
Study participants prefer flexibility when it comes to maintaining weight loss
Strategies that feel flexible, ‘normal’ and intuitive are preferred when it comes to maintaining weight loss, a new study by Bristol BRC researchers suggests. Maintaining weight loss can be difficult and ultimately it can sometimes also be unsuccessful. This is because our…