Centre for Healthy Living Research
Source: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/centres/centre-for-healthy-living-research Parent: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-centres
Leadership: Professor Benita Olivier, Professor Jonathan Tammam
About us
The Centre is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the realms of nutrition, dietetics, health behaviour, well-being, mental health, sport, and physical activity. Our commitment is rooted in a holistic perspective, recognising the interconnectedness of various factors contributing to overall well-being and public health. We aim to bridge the gap between research and practical application, fostering a healthier society through evidence-based insights.
Our focus is in advancing global health and well-being, by:
- addressing global diet-related challenges such as malnutrition, nutrition education, overweight and obesity, enhancing glycaemic control, and mitigating inflammation in order to positively impact the overall diet and health of populations worldwide.
- examining the effectiveness and consequences of preventive initiatives for physical and psychological health.
- exploring the well-being of individuals engaged in activities ranging from grassroots sport and physical activities to high-performance levels.
The centre is part of the Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research
Part of
- School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions
- Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research
Related research units
Leadership
Dr Shelly Coe
Associate Professor of Nutrition Science
Dr Emma Davies
Reader in Psychology
Professor Benita Olivier
Professor of Rehabilitation
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Dr Jennifer Seddon
Associate Professor in Psychology
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Professor Jonathan Tammam
Director Centre for Nutrition and Health, and Programme Lead in Nutrition and Dietetics
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Dr Greg Walsh
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
Dr Stuart Whigham
Senior Lecturer in Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
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Related research centres and groups
Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health
Health Behaviour and Wellbeing
Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research Group (SEPARG)
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