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Surfing to Success
1 Jun 2012
Following analysis of one of their surf programmes, sustainable surf school Global Boarders have been awarded funding from mental health charity Mind to evaluate their new Beach School project. Over…
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The art of extraction
21 May 2012
The 17th to the 20th May saw artists and geology professionals descend upon Cornwall for the Penzance Convention, a three day conference reflecting on the way artists can draw meaning…
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Being beside the seaside is good for your emotional wellbeing
24 Apr 2012
Exercise in the open air is good for you, but if you want to reap the full benefits you should head for the coast or the countryside rather than an…
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New research will investigate sight loss and physical activity
12 Apr 2012
A team of academics led by the European Centre for Environment & Human Health has received funding for a new 12 month project that will examine the effects of sight…
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International specialists discuss wellbeing and a new economy at the United Nations
11 Apr 2012
On April 2nd countries from across the world convened at the United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss ways of improving happiness and wellbeing. The resolution was led by…
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Research inspired artwork to be shown at Hospital
30 Mar 2012
Artwork from Truro College’s photography students will be shown in a week long exhibition hosted by the Knowledge Spa at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. The exhibition, entitled ‘8 for 8’…
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Bisphenol A and Heart Disease
23 Feb 2012
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a controversial chemical widely used in the plastics industry. A new study followed people over a 10-year time period and shows that healthy people with higher…
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Novel tool allows new data collection
23 Feb 2012
If you are running an online survey how do you collect data about people’s location and movements? Nick Bearman has used Google Maps to develop a new way to record…
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New report warns of resistant bacteria
22 Feb 2012
A new report suggests that antibiotic resistant bacteria are increasing in the environment, providing a threat to both human and animal health. Senior Lecturer from the European Centre, Dr Will…
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Sunshine may help to prevent allergies and eczema
10 Feb 2012
Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific study published this week. Researchers from the Centre, along…
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Truro residents to take part in new study
27 Jan 2012
Residents in Truro are set to play a major role in a new study that will assess how neighbourhood environments can affect health and wellbeing. A selection of around 2000…
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Call for participants to be involved in new study
17 Jan 2012
Researchers at the Centre are conducting a new study that will assess responses to cycling through different environments, and have made a call for participants to be involved. The study…
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