Prevention of ill health through innovation and behavioural change
Researchers in this topic are investigating a variety of topics such as chronic illness management, the role of dietary change and/or pharmaceutical intervention for metabolism/redox state to promote healthy ageing, promoting self-management of lifelong conditions and wearable sensors to improve healthcare. We have a wide range of collaborations in health and social care through business, academia and we welcome new partners.
Research projects
Frequent internet use by older people during lockdown linked to mental health benefits | Neuroscience
Researchers studied individual participants drawn from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing in Summer 2020, whilst social distancing measures were in place. Participants were surveyed on the frequency and type of their internet usage... Those who reported using the internet frequently (once a day or more) had much lower levels of depression symptoms and reported higher quality of life compared to those who used the internet only once a week or less.
Relationship between Facebook and perception of health | Health Psychology
Dr Bridget Dibb investigates issues concerning living with and managing chronic illness. She surveyed Facebook users to identify levels of comparison with others on the social networking site, self-esteem rates, perceived physical health and life satisfaction.
Classification systems for processed foods | Food Science
Researchers from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, including Dr Terri Grassby, and the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) reviewed over 100 scientific papers to examine if different criteria exist in developing classification systems for processed foods and, if so, what distinguishes them.
Find out more
To join our Lifelong Health Network, share your research in this area or to find out more, please get in touch at lifelonghealth@surrey.ac.uk.
