Lifestyle Exercise and Nutrition Improvement -LENI Research Group

03/03/2026

Well done to Dr Alexandros Mitropoulos for his presentation for the European Reference Network on Rare and Complex Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases (), on the use of as an non-pharmacological treatment option for .

The webinar focuses on: This webinar explores the effects and feasibility of exercise in people with systemic sclerosis (SSc), a condition expressed by vascu...

06/02/2026

Have you recently had an ulcer in your legs healed?

Would you like to take part in a novel, non-pharmaceutical research study, which would assess if a lifestyle programme can prevent the re-appearance of leg ulcers?

Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield Health Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are carrying out a novel, ethically-approved study to explore whether such a programme can take place within the NHS.

For the purposes of the study we will develop an exercise-based, lifestyle programme that will be based on your needs and we will support you, with face-to-face and telephone appointments over a year-long period.

If you want to know more about the study, please send us a message at: [email protected] or contact as at 01142252262.

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The purpose of this study is to explore the role exercise can play in preventing Venous Leg Ulcers.

22/11/2025

It was really great to have Mrs Sue Kesterton, representing in the most recent "Hope and Optimism+Diabetes" event, organised by the Sheffield branch of Diabetes UK!

A great opportunity for us to listen to healthcare professionals' and patients' stories and also talk to people about our -themed, research studies as well!

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17/07/2025

Another great collaboration between Sheffield Hallam University, University of Stirling and University of East Anglia (UEA) under way: We are working together with va**rs, healthcare experts, stop smoking services and scientists to develop an innovative, **ng intervention for va**ng ex-smokers, who are now wishing to stop!

Thank you City St George’s, University of London for helping us host this important workshop!

15/07/2025

Can we use as part of a ' treatment and prevention plan?
What do our participants think about the programme?
Did our Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust clinicians enjoyed collaborating?
In our recent Sheffield Hallam dissemination event we covered all this, and many more!

This is a recording of a dissemination event, organised by LENI Research Group. During this event, we talked about the findings of our FISCU studies, in whic...

13/05/2025

Many thanks to Annabelle's Challenge for inviting to take part in this year's family conference: "Living Well with ", which took place in Manchester, between the 10th and the 11th of May.
Mr Ian Thistlewood, represented the group, spoke about his first steps on his PhD journey in the field and answered questions about it. A great event!

10/12/2024

Hello.
We are currently looking into developing a programme, which would help va**rs quit va**ng (without returning to ci******es). We are particularly interested in people, who used to be smokers and want to understand why people choose to quit va**ng, what strategies they use for quitting, and what they find difficult in the process.
Are you thinking about quitting va**ng? Or have you tried to quit before? If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you!
We expect face-to-face or online discussions to last no more than an hour, and you will be compensated with a £25 high-street voucher for your time and insight.
We are particularly interested in speaking with men at this time.
This research has been ethically approved, is funded by the Medical Research Council and is not affiliated with any company or business.

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01/10/2024

can be very beneficial for , even if you concentrate only at the :

Research shows that exercise helps ease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis. Here are the best exercises for RA.

25/09/2024

Did you know? The /diet reduces the risk of heart disease and you don't have to live or visit to consume it!

A balanced diet can reduce the risk of contracting heart disease and, as Markos Klonizakis explains, a Mediterranean diet is more cardio-effective than a vegan one

15/09/2024

Healthy eating is important for all ages - particularly the younger ones!

Educational video for children to learn what it means to have healthy eating habits. Eating is the process of taking in food. This is how we obtain the neces...

15/07/2024

Last 5 spots before recruitment closes!

Are you a **er that also smokes, a v**er who have never smoked or an ex-smoker who doesn't currently v**e?
, and are looking for participants in , and for a research study, funded by Heart Research UK, which aims to explore the longer-term effects of va**ng on our heart, lungs and arteries.

All participants will receive free parking on the assessment days, a £10 Love2Shop voucher for each of the assessments that they will attend and an individualised health report at the end of the study. For more information please complete the questionnaire below:
https://shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2c6z01USaWXL5wa

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