Multi-disciplinary team of University and NHS staff at @LDC_tweets@LeicResearch researching lifestyle in the prevention and management of chronic disease
While the festive session is a time for joy & indulgence, it’s also a time when many of us become less active.
Starting on Sunday, we invite you to take part in #LDCActiveAdvent, a fun & festive way to stay active in the lead-up to #Christmas!
Join us: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.…
Two key challenges in physical activity surveillance:
1. Determine cut-points sufficiently generalizable for international surveillance
2. Reach consensus on a standardised PA measurement protocol for use in surveillance
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New paper providing age-referenced centiles enabling interpretation of the volume and intensity of accelerometer-assessed physical activity of UK adults relative to their peers.
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We particularly welcome applications from researchers in the areas of Implementation Science, mHealth, Exercise Physiology, Clinical Trials and Multiple Long-Term Conditions.
A longer, healthier life could be as little as a ten-minute walk away!
The latest publication from our group adds to the evidence that habitual daily physical activity is a powerful determinant of health and longevity.
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We're looking for a Research Assistant or Associate to join our Centre and work in the area of prevention and holistic management of early-onset type 2 diabetes.
More information can be found here: jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/1050…
Deadline 26th Aug.
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South Asian and living with type 2 diabetes in Leicestershire?
Interested in a research study to see whether you can lose body fat and improve your fitness levels through diet and exercise?
The COMBINE trial might be for you!
Find out more by visiting: leicesterlifestyleresearch.o…
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We're looking for a postdoc with a background in health psychology, behavioural science or social science with mixed methods experience to join our team and contribute to the development of lifestyle and self-management behaviour change interventions 👇
Another exciting job opportunity within our Leicester Lifestyle & Health Research Group 👇
We are looking for an academic to contribute to the development of a new Lifestyle as Medicine MSc and conduct world leading research.
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🥳100 citations for this paper looking at sarcopenia, mortality and end-stage renal disease in chronic kidney disease using @uk_biobank
➡️Sarcopenia 🔼mortality and progression to ESKD
➡️Risk factors = Multimorbidity and low physical activity
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🚨Exciting job opportunity 🚨
We are looking for an outstanding academic to join our thriving team of lifestyle researchers within the Diabetes Research Centre and the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre!
Associate Professor in Lifestyle Medicine
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📢 ⭐️work w/ me in the fab @LLHRGroup 3 yr B6 role designing & testing an intervention for ppl living w/ #frailty and #Multiplelongterm conditions & their carers. Happy to consider part time & secondments. Perfect for PT/OT/CEP. Option to do a fully funded MRes or PhD. Link ⬇️
🚨Great opportunity to join our amazing team!
Lead Exercise Research Technician or Senior Exercise Research Technician.
Find out more here 👇
jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/9604…
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🚨 #socialprescriber, #carer or #community physio caring for people w/multiple long-term conditions?
📢 share your experience in a focus group.
💵 We cover caring costs, travel (if needed). You will get a £20 voucher
📧 Email/phone 📞 for info ⬇️
Retweets & shares appreciated😊