Nutrition supports for age related muscle mass loss
In Ireland, only 30% of women and 45% of men over 65 remain disability-free for life (O’Regan et al 2014). Dramatic changes in cells start in our 30s, while in our 40s, health and [...]
New online tool launched to combat match fixing
More than 12% of athletes have played in a match that was fixed, while nearly 15% suspect they have, according to the findings of a European survey published today by researchers at University of [...]
European Project seeks to tackle homelessness
3 million homeless people in Europe and the situation is worsening Researchers at the University of Limerick are playing a key role in a major EU-funded programme to tackle homelessness in [...]
HRI Researcher to lead major project to involve public participation in health research
The Health Research Board and Irish Research Council have announced a new €1.75million initiative to help researchers involve the public at the very start of the health research process. It is [...]
World MS Day – Improving the quality of life for people living with MS
Twenty years ago people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) were advised to “take it easy”. Today, there is a growing body of evidence showing that exercise is beneficial for a number of key [...]