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New paper highlights how musical interactions can support relationships for people living with dementia

Researchers from the University of 91̽»¨ have reassessed the goals of music interactions for people with dementia.
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New research reveals link between air pollution and water quality and people having multiple long term chronic conditions

Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute has identified a new link between air pollution and water quality with multimorbidity.
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Art and academia: Healthy Lifespan Institute members present research at the Festival of the Mind

This year, Professor Ilaria Bellantuono and Dr Lee Pretlove shared their research discoveries with the general public at 91̽»¨â€™s Festival of the Mind.
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Early career researchers present findings to public in lecture series

Ameli Vidanearachchi and Haoyang Liu presented their research findings as part of the 91̽»¨ u3a showroom lecture series.
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New research sheds light on the weakening immune response observed in older adults

Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute offers a significant breakthrough in understanding age-related immune decline.
Ilaria Bellantuono receives the Inaugural Academy Excellence Award

Professor Ilaria Bellantuono receives Inaugural Academy Excellence Award from Dunhill Medical Trust

Professor Ilaria Bellantuono, Co-Director of the Healthy Lifespan Institute, has been acknowledged for her dedication to enhancing research culture.
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New paper identifies subgroups of older adults at high risk of multimorbidity

Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute has identified subgroups of people with different health behaviours and their association with multimorbidity in older adults in England.
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Best oral presentation award for Olivia Turner

Oliva Turner, an early career researcher at the Healthy Lifespan Institute, receives an award for Best Oral Presentation at the International Society of Geriatric Oncology’s Symposium.
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Accelerating research in severe mental illness

Collaborative research led by the Healthy Lifespan Institute at the University of 91̽»¨ that will create new approaches for diagnosis, treatment and support for people with Borderline Personality Disorder, has been awarded a share of £22.5m.