ISPAR News

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV to explore impact of exercise in treating depression in teenagers
A collaborative research team including the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, led by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV of Hertfordshire along with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV of East Anglia, Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, local mental trusts and sports partnerships have won a £2.27m contract from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to investigate if exercise is a beneficial treatment for mild to moderate depression in young people aged 13-17.

Beds Talks looks at promoting young people’s health through physical activity
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is hosting its’ second Beds Talks of the academic year titled ‘Promoting young people’s health and wellbeing through physical activity’.

Psychology can help us beat obesity problem, says Bedfordshire expert
Psychologists have expertise to understand the causes of obesity and should be central to help the prevention and treatment of the condition, according to a leading Health Psychologist from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV turns up the heat to help runner Ian train like a Spartan
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has turned up the heat within its environmental chamber to help an athlete prepare for a gruelling 153 mile race in Greece’s unforgiving temperatures.

Benefits of physical activity to be explored at Beds Talk
With the start of a new year, becoming healthier and more active is a priority for many.