It's such an honor to have the Sexual Rights Charter for Older Adults selected as a case study for the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Progress Report 🤩 1/ #AddingLifeToYears UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) The University of Sheffield Healthy Lifespan Institute Nursing and Midwifery | University of Sheffield #SexRightsAge Age-friendly Sheffield

The UK's first Sexual Rights Charter, born at The University of Sheffield and championed by Prof. Sharron Hinchliff, is now featured in UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030)'s progress report. A testament to global efforts for a better aging world. sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/news/she…

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones. Research by PhD student Saira Farage-O'Reilly highlights how the direction of applying external force to the bone dramatically affects the strength of mouse tibia. 👇sheffield.ac.uk/healthy-lifesp…

New research by PhD student Alisha Suhag has identified seven clusters of older adults with distinct patterns of behaviour, socio-demographic characteristics and multimorbidity prevalence. 👇

Our PhD student Alisha Suhag will be presenting her research findings on the longitudinal clustering of health behaviours and their association with multimorbidity in older adults. Book your slot on the free webinar -closer.ac.uk/event/els-heal…

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. In a new article, PhD student Rahul Sidhu discusses the possibility of predicting dementia up to 15 years before a clinical diagnosis. 👇 theconversation.com/dementia-can-b…

Congratulations to Olivia Turner, an early career researcher at the Healthy Lifespan Institute, for winning an award for Best Oral Presentation at the International Society of Geriatric Oncology’s Symposium.👇 sheffield.ac.uk/healthy-lifesp…

We're hiring! We're looking for a part-time Administrator to help us deliver the Healthy Lifespan Institute's objectives and transform ageing for all. Find out more and apply 👇 jobs.ac.uk/job/DGL428/hea…

Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic health conditions that create disability and poor quality of life in old age. Research led by PhD student Alisha Suhag highlights new relationships between health behaviours and multimorbidity. 👇sheffield.ac.uk/healthy-lifesp…

Our Co-Director Ilaria Bellantuono has received the Inaugural Academy Excellence Award from The Dunhill Medical Trust. The award acknowledges individuals dedicated to enhancing research culture at all stages of their career. Congratulations Ilaria! sheffield.ac.uk/healthy-lifesp…

New research from the Institute offers a significant breakthrough in understanding the mechanisms of age-related immune decline. These findings present an opportunity to lead to an improved immune response in old age. sheffield.ac.uk/healthy-lifesp…

Stem cell therapy has recently become a popular miracle treatment among the rich and famous. But does it actually work? In this Guardian article, our co-director Ilaria Bellantuono comments on their efficiency. #StemCellTherapy theguardian.com/science/2024/a…

Our research, led by Prof. Sharron Hinchliff, found discrimination against older adults' sex lives and relationships. Now, care homes across Sheffield are using our Sexual Rights Charter to train staff & create inclusive environments. Find out more 👇 sheffield.ac.uk/news/love-has-…

We are delighted to congratulate Healthy Lifespan member, Charlotte Moss, on receiving the The Dunhill Medical Trust Zinc x DMT Innovation Fellowship. Charlotte will contribute to developing tech-driven solutions for healthy aging through commercial innovation.

Curious about the data & technology that's become such a big part of physical activity? Decoding Digital Fitness by Dr Lee Pretlove and Information School explores how we use tech in our activities and the impact it has on our experience. Find out more 👇 sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.u…

The world’s largest festival of public science returned to Sheffield last month, with Dr Lee Pretlove from Information School sharing their scientific discoveries in one of the city’s pubs. Read more about how we engaged with this year’s festival 👇 sheffield.ac.uk/healthy-lifesp…

Congratulations to Helen E Hoyle who has been awarded a 24-month NIHR School for Public Health Research Transdisciplinary Fellowship. Helen will apply Landscape Architecture expertise to address challenges such as climate change and health inequalities. sheffield.ac.uk/healthy-lifesp…

Professor Ilaria Bellantuono co-director of the Healthy Lifespan Institute, comments on a new drug which has increased the lifespans of laboratory animals by nearly 25 per cent. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

One of our members Dr Christian Morgner has been working in the field of dementia studies to improve people's lives over the past 15 years. Read how his breakthrough technological aid uses electrostimulation to enhance flavour in patients with declined tastebuds. 🥄

Are you interested in learning more about dementia research happening in Sheffield and across the Yorkshire region? This year's Dementia Futures is taking place at SItraN. To sign up and find out more information: eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-fut…