# 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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/benita-olivier), [Professor Jonathan Tammam](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/institutes/oxinmahr)
### Part of
- [School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/shssw "School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions")
- [Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/institutes/oxinmahr)
### Related research units
- [Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/centres/oxbcnh)
## Leadership
### Dr Shelly Coe
- [scoe@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:scoe@brookes.ac.uk)
Associate Professor of Nutrition Science
[View profile for Shelly Coe](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/shelly-coe)
### Dr Emma Davies
- [+44 (0) 1865 484056](tel:+44 (0) 1865 484056)
- [edavies@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:edavies@brookes.ac.uk)
Reader in Psychology
[View profile for Emma Davies](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/emma-davies)
### Professor Benita Olivier
- [benita.olivier@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:benita.olivier@brookes.ac.uk)
Professor of Rehabilitation
[View profile for Benita Olivier](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/benita-olivier)
### Dr Jennifer Seddon
- [jseddon@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:jseddon@brookes.ac.uk)
Associate Professor in Psychology
[View profile for Jennifer Seddon](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/jennifer-seddon)
### Professor Jonathan Tammam
- [jtammam@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:jtammam@brookes.ac.uk)
Director Centre for Nutrition and Health, and Programme Lead in Nutrition and Dietetics
[View profile for Jonathan Tammam](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/jonathan-tammam)
### Dr Greg Walsh
- [+44 (0)1865 483704](tel:+44 (0)1865 483704)
- [gwalsh@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:gwalsh@brookes.ac.uk)
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
[View profile for Greg Walsh](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/gregory-walsh)
### Dr Stuart Whigham
- [+44 (0) 1865 603186](tel:+44 (0) 1865 603186)
- [swhigham@brookes.ac.uk](mailto:swhigham@brookes.ac.uk)
Senior Lecturer in Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
[View profile for Stuart Whigham](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/stuart-whigham)
## Related research centres and groups
[Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/centres/oxbcnh "Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health")
[Health Behaviour and Wellbeing](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/groups/health-behaviour-and-wellbeing "Health Behaviour and Wellbeing")
[Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research Group (SEPARG)](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/groups/sport-exercise-and-physical-activity-separg "Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research Group (SEPARG)")
## Highlights from the Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research
### 19 December 2025
#### [OxInAHR Symposium 2025: Where Research and Practice Meet](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2025/12/oxinahr-symposium-2025-where-research-and-practice)
Transforming clinical curiosity into collective impact.
### 04 December 2025
#### [Nursing Reimagined: A New Research Webinar Series](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2025/12/nursing-reimagined-a-new-doctoral-research-webinar)
Showcasing doctoral research (DNurs/PhD) that is influencing clinical practice, shaping new ways of thinking, and supporting real-world clinical change.
### 14 July 2025
#### [Oxford Brookes University Celebrates Success at NMAHPPs Research Conference](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hls/institutes/oxinmahr/news/2025/oxford-brookes-university-celebrates-success-at-nm)
The Celebrating NMAHPPs (nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists and clinical psychologists) in Research Conference on 2 July proved to be an exceptional showcase of academic excellence and innovation.
### 26 June 2025
#### [New study reveals how to talk about alcohol and breast cancer without blame or fear](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2025/06/a-new-study-reveals-how-to-communicate-the-link-be)
A new study from Oxford Brookes University, funded by the charity Prevent Breast Cancer, reveals how health campaigns can better communicate the link between alcohol and breast cancer - without alienating the very women they’re trying to reach.
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