In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the UK government has initiated six National Core Studies to conduct research into COVID-19. EPIC-Norfolk has been invited to take part in one of […]

A new study published today in Nature Medicine has identified key risk factors that increase the likelihood of individuals developing not only one but multiple non-communicable diseases, which include cardiovascular disease, […]

Sarcopenia is characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function during aging and affects more than 50 million people worldwide over the age of 50 years old. Skeletal muscle […]

The majority of patients who require treatment in an acute hospital setting are older people and many have multiple chronic conditions. Known as “multimorbidity”, many studies have shown it to […]

Lack of physical activity and exercise are known risk factors for major health conditions, including cognitive impairments such as memory and concentration problems. However, evidence as to whether physical activity […]

Men and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activity, a new paper from the […]

A Mediterranean diet is characterised by high intake of plant-based foods (fruit, vegetables, nuts and cereals) and olive oil, moderate intake of fish and alcohol and low intake of dairy […]

Previous research has shown that physical activity is good for our bodies and minds, and spending too much time sedentary (sitting) tends to do the opposite for our health. Physical […]

Meeting minimum public health recommendations could prevent nearly one in two deaths linked to physical inactivity Keeping physically active or becoming more active during middle and older age is associated […]

People who are less likely to put on excess fat around their hips due to their genes are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart attacks, according to […]