Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour: CLiMB
@lboroclimb.bsky.social
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour at Loughborough University aims to help the public live long, healthy and happy lives.
Find out more: www.lboro.ac.uk/climb
Find out more: www.lboro.ac.uk/climb
New PhD opportunities with CLiMB!
We have two fantastic @lhiipdtp.bsky.social studentships available to address the unique health issues faced by Leicester and Leicestershire’s ethnically and culturally diverse population.
Find out more and apply here: le.ac.uk/study/resear...
We have two fantastic @lhiipdtp.bsky.social studentships available to address the unique health issues faced by Leicester and Leicestershire’s ethnically and culturally diverse population.
Find out more and apply here: le.ac.uk/study/resear...
Leicestershire Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Doctoral Training Programme (LHIIP) | Postgraduate research | University of Leicester
Leicestershire Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Doctoral Training Programme at The University of Leicester. Funded by the Wellcome Trust
le.ac.uk
February 6, 2026 at 11:11 AM
New PhD opportunities with CLiMB!
We have two fantastic @lhiipdtp.bsky.social studentships available to address the unique health issues faced by Leicester and Leicestershire’s ethnically and culturally diverse population.
Find out more and apply here: le.ac.uk/study/resear...
We have two fantastic @lhiipdtp.bsky.social studentships available to address the unique health issues faced by Leicester and Leicestershire’s ethnically and culturally diverse population.
Find out more and apply here: le.ac.uk/study/resear...
As part of the PRE:WELL study, we are looking for weight management providers to complete the following survey:
loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
February 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM
As part of the PRE:WELL study, we are looking for weight management providers to complete the following survey:
loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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How can athletes be better supported in returning to elite sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns?
If you would like to explore how this is currently managed and identify the issues to be addressed, visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/return...
If you would like to explore how this is currently managed and identify the issues to be addressed, visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/return...
Return to play: athlete experiences of returning to elite sport following a mental health leave of absence
There are no established guidance for navigating an athlete's return to their sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns. Research is needed to explore how this is currently mana...
ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM
How can athletes be better supported in returning to elite sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns?
If you would like to explore how this is currently managed and identify the issues to be addressed, visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/return...
If you would like to explore how this is currently managed and identify the issues to be addressed, visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/return...
Can the latest viral hack encouraging people to jump 50 times a day really help boost health?
CLiMB Director Professor Amanda Daley featured on BBC Radio Berkshire to explain why short bouts of activity are so beneficial to our health.
Catch up here from 2hrs 8mins: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
CLiMB Director Professor Amanda Daley featured on BBC Radio Berkshire to explain why short bouts of activity are so beneficial to our health.
Catch up here from 2hrs 8mins: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Bridgitte Tetteh on Radio Berkshire - 15/01/2026 - BBC Sounds
The very latest local news and stories with all the music you love with Bridgitte.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Can the latest viral hack encouraging people to jump 50 times a day really help boost health?
CLiMB Director Professor Amanda Daley featured on BBC Radio Berkshire to explain why short bouts of activity are so beneficial to our health.
Catch up here from 2hrs 8mins: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
CLiMB Director Professor Amanda Daley featured on BBC Radio Berkshire to explain why short bouts of activity are so beneficial to our health.
Catch up here from 2hrs 8mins: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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NCDs are a growing concern in Nigeria, driven by tobacco, alcohol, poor diet and inactivity. Young people and vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected, yet often excluded from designing interventions.
If you would like to collaborate, please visit: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/parli-...
If you would like to collaborate, please visit: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/parli-...
Participatory research for lifestyle interventions among young people and vulnerable groups in Nigeria (PARLI-NG)
NCDs are a growing concern in Nigeria, driven by tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and physical inactivity. Young people and vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected yet often excl...
ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM
NCDs are a growing concern in Nigeria, driven by tobacco, alcohol, poor diet and inactivity. Young people and vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected, yet often excluded from designing interventions.
If you would like to collaborate, please visit: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/parli-...
If you would like to collaborate, please visit: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/parli-...
We have a fantastic milestone to celebrate – we have recruited 991 people to our latest @nihr.bsky.social funded Snacktivity™ trial.
We are hugely grateful to NIHR's Be Part of Research and the 46 NHS sites who helped with our recruitment, the Snacktivity™ team and our wonderful participants.
We are hugely grateful to NIHR's Be Part of Research and the 46 NHS sites who helped with our recruitment, the Snacktivity™ team and our wonderful participants.
December 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We have a fantastic milestone to celebrate – we have recruited 991 people to our latest @nihr.bsky.social funded Snacktivity™ trial.
We are hugely grateful to NIHR's Be Part of Research and the 46 NHS sites who helped with our recruitment, the Snacktivity™ team and our wonderful participants.
We are hugely grateful to NIHR's Be Part of Research and the 46 NHS sites who helped with our recruitment, the Snacktivity™ team and our wonderful participants.
We were delighted to see two CLiMB doctoral researchers graduate at last week's graduation ceremonies. Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Sharp and Liz Pharoah!
We wish you all the best for the future ✨✨
We wish you all the best for the future ✨✨
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We were delighted to see two CLiMB doctoral researchers graduate at last week's graduation ceremonies. Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Sharp and Liz Pharoah!
We wish you all the best for the future ✨✨
We wish you all the best for the future ✨✨
Can microbursts of activity help you live longer?
Check out this article from BBC Future featuring CLiMB director Professor Amanda Daley discussing why short bursts of activity can help people become more physically active in their daily lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Check out this article from BBC Future featuring CLiMB director Professor Amanda Daley discussing why short bursts of activity can help people become more physically active in their daily lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
The short bursts of activity that could help you live longer
From running up stairs, to rigorous gardening: these everyday activities could boost your health and help you live longer.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Can microbursts of activity help you live longer?
Check out this article from BBC Future featuring CLiMB director Professor Amanda Daley discussing why short bursts of activity can help people become more physically active in their daily lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Check out this article from BBC Future featuring CLiMB director Professor Amanda Daley discussing why short bursts of activity can help people become more physically active in their daily lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
A new app that tackles multimorbidity has revealed promising results. The project, run by Holly Health with Modality Partnerships, Dr @james-sanders.bsky.social and Dr James Fleming found that users improved their engagement in managing their conditions by 21%.
www.lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
www.lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
App uses AI to tackle £72 billion NHS multimorbidity challenge
A newly developed app that tackles multimorbidity – the presence of two or more health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis – with patients across the NHS, has revealed promising results.
www.lboro.ac.uk
December 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A new app that tackles multimorbidity has revealed promising results. The project, run by Holly Health with Modality Partnerships, Dr @james-sanders.bsky.social and Dr James Fleming found that users improved their engagement in managing their conditions by 21%.
www.lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
www.lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
Great to see CLiMB doctoral researcher Dr Jessica Large's featured in the Canadian Dental Association's 'CDA essentials' discussing her research into how dental teams could contribute to supporting the public with weight management.
Read it in full here: cda-adc.ca/en/services/...
Read it in full here: cda-adc.ca/en/services/...
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Great to see CLiMB doctoral researcher Dr Jessica Large's featured in the Canadian Dental Association's 'CDA essentials' discussing her research into how dental teams could contribute to supporting the public with weight management.
Read it in full here: cda-adc.ca/en/services/...
Read it in full here: cda-adc.ca/en/services/...
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Monday is the last day for our new idea competition!
Don’t forget to send us your best new collaborative research idea to be in with a chance to win £75, £50 or £25.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
Don’t forget to send us your best new collaborative research idea to be in with a chance to win £75, £50 or £25.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
Idea sharing form
Idea sharing form
ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Monday is the last day for our new idea competition!
Don’t forget to send us your best new collaborative research idea to be in with a chance to win £75, £50 or £25.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
Don’t forget to send us your best new collaborative research idea to be in with a chance to win £75, £50 or £25.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
Could a new way of labelling foods encourage healthier food choices in school canteens?
This #SugarAwarenessWeek we explore the difference that PACE labelling made to purchases of cakes and biscuits in school canteens in our recent study.
lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
This #SugarAwarenessWeek we explore the difference that PACE labelling made to purchases of cakes and biscuits in school canteens in our recent study.
lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
BLOG: Can PACE food labelling reduce the purchase of sugary foods and combat unhealthy food choices in school canteens?
Childhood obesity remains a growing concern across the world, with 20% of young people now living with overweight or obesity. Studies suggest that an excessive consumption of ultra-processed, energy-d...
lboro.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Could a new way of labelling foods encourage healthier food choices in school canteens?
This #SugarAwarenessWeek we explore the difference that PACE labelling made to purchases of cakes and biscuits in school canteens in our recent study.
lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
This #SugarAwarenessWeek we explore the difference that PACE labelling made to purchases of cakes and biscuits in school canteens in our recent study.
lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
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Don’t forget our new idea competition is now open! We’ve had some fantastic entries already - enter your collaborative research idea before 8 December for your chance to win.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
Idea sharing form
Idea sharing form
ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Don’t forget our new idea competition is now open! We’ve had some fantastic entries already - enter your collaborative research idea before 8 December for your chance to win.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
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Have you got a brilliant new collaborative research idea to share? Submit it to RIC-KI by 8 December to be in with a chance of winning!
There are vouchers of £75, £50 and 3 x £25 (or local equivalent) up for grabs.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
There are vouchers of £75, £50 and 3 x £25 (or local equivalent) up for grabs.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
November 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Have you got a brilliant new collaborative research idea to share? Submit it to RIC-KI by 8 December to be in with a chance of winning!
There are vouchers of £75, £50 and 3 x £25 (or local equivalent) up for grabs.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
There are vouchers of £75, £50 and 3 x £25 (or local equivalent) up for grabs.
Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
Meet CLiMB: Tash Hares is a part-time PhD student researching prehabilitation in orthopaedic patients in collaboration with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to help support those who are awaiting hip and knee surgeries.
lboro.ac.uk/schools/spor...
lboro.ac.uk/schools/spor...
Natasha Hares, Loughborough University
Staff profile for Natasha Hares, Postgraduate University Teacher (Clinical Exercise Physiology) at Loughborough University
lboro.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Meet CLiMB: Tash Hares is a part-time PhD student researching prehabilitation in orthopaedic patients in collaboration with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to help support those who are awaiting hip and knee surgeries.
lboro.ac.uk/schools/spor...
lboro.ac.uk/schools/spor...
CLiMB Director Professor Amanda Daley will be speaking at the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025.
Join her session on 6 November at 4.20pm to find out more about the Snacktivity™ project.
Join her session on 6 November at 4.20pm to find out more about the Snacktivity™ project.
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
CLiMB Director Professor Amanda Daley will be speaking at the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025.
Join her session on 6 November at 4.20pm to find out more about the Snacktivity™ project.
Join her session on 6 November at 4.20pm to find out more about the Snacktivity™ project.
📢 Calling all weight management service commissioners and referrers 📢
Join us on 4/11 in Birmingham to help develop policy guidance to help people keep lost weight off.
Sign up here: loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us on 4/11 in Birmingham to help develop policy guidance to help people keep lost weight off.
Sign up here: loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
📢 Calling all weight management service commissioners and referrers 📢
Join us on 4/11 in Birmingham to help develop policy guidance to help people keep lost weight off.
Sign up here: loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us on 4/11 in Birmingham to help develop policy guidance to help people keep lost weight off.
Sign up here: loughboroughssehs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟰𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲?
October 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟰𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲?
There's still time to apply for these fantastic roles! Applications close on Thursday...
There's one week left to apply for our new research associate roles.
If you have experience of working as an academic researcher, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds this could be the opportunity for you!
If you have experience of working as an academic researcher, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds this could be the opportunity for you!
October 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
There's still time to apply for these fantastic roles! Applications close on Thursday...
There's one week left to apply for our new research associate roles.
If you have experience of working as an academic researcher, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds this could be the opportunity for you!
If you have experience of working as an academic researcher, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds this could be the opportunity for you!
October 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
There's one week left to apply for our new research associate roles.
If you have experience of working as an academic researcher, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds this could be the opportunity for you!
If you have experience of working as an academic researcher, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds this could be the opportunity for you!
We are CLiMBing higher. Will you join us?
We’re looking for three talented research associates to help deliver our world-leading research projects in behavioural medicine.
We have positions available in weight management, physical activity and physical activity and cancer care.
We’re looking for three talented research associates to help deliver our world-leading research projects in behavioural medicine.
We have positions available in weight management, physical activity and physical activity and cancer care.
September 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We are CLiMBing higher. Will you join us?
We’re looking for three talented research associates to help deliver our world-leading research projects in behavioural medicine.
We have positions available in weight management, physical activity and physical activity and cancer care.
We’re looking for three talented research associates to help deliver our world-leading research projects in behavioural medicine.
We have positions available in weight management, physical activity and physical activity and cancer care.
Did you spot CLiMB’s Dr @james-sanders.bsky.social on today's BBC Morning Live feature on fitness trackers with Greg Foot?
If you missed the feature, originally shown last year, you can catch up here at 43 minutes in: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
If you missed the feature, originally shown last year, you can catch up here at 43 minutes in: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Morning Live - Series 7: 23/09/2025
Gethin Jones and Louise Minchin chat to consumer champion Matt Allwright about pavement parking. Also, documentary maker Zara McDermott looks at online abuse and Iona Bain has tips on credit scores.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Did you spot CLiMB’s Dr @james-sanders.bsky.social on today's BBC Morning Live feature on fitness trackers with Greg Foot?
If you missed the feature, originally shown last year, you can catch up here at 43 minutes in: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
If you missed the feature, originally shown last year, you can catch up here at 43 minutes in: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Spotlight on: physical activity interventions in young people during cancer treatment.
Our research showed they may be useful in improving health outcomes in young people during treatment for cancer.
Read more: lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
#PhysicalActivity #CancerTreatment
Our research showed they may be useful in improving health outcomes in young people during treatment for cancer.
Read more: lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
#PhysicalActivity #CancerTreatment
September 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Spotlight on: physical activity interventions in young people during cancer treatment.
Our research showed they may be useful in improving health outcomes in young people during treatment for cancer.
Read more: lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
#PhysicalActivity #CancerTreatment
Our research showed they may be useful in improving health outcomes in young people during treatment for cancer.
Read more: lboro.ac.uk/research/cli...
#PhysicalActivity #CancerTreatment
Fantastic to see CLiMB Ghana’s research priorities set out in our paper in Frontiers detailing our plans to work collaboratively with stakeholders in Ghana to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Discover our priorities in full: frontiersin.org/journals/pub...
Discover our priorities in full: frontiersin.org/journals/pub...
September 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Fantastic to see CLiMB Ghana’s research priorities set out in our paper in Frontiers detailing our plans to work collaboratively with stakeholders in Ghana to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Discover our priorities in full: frontiersin.org/journals/pub...
Discover our priorities in full: frontiersin.org/journals/pub...
During my time with the CLiMB team, one study that I found particularly interesting was the Harnessing Opportunities to Promote Equity for Non-Communicable Diseases project, led by Dr Charity Aienobe-Asekharen and Dr Hibbah Osei-Kwasi.
@nihr.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
During my time with the CLiMB team, one study that I found particularly interesting was the Harnessing Opportunities to Promote Equity for Non-Communicable Diseases project, led by Dr Charity Aienobe-Asekharen and Dr Hibbah Osei-Kwasi.
@nihr.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social