Behavioural Science & Health UCL

Sharing updates from the Department of Behavioural Science & Health within @UCLPopHealthSci @ucl. Opinions are our own, follow/RT ≠ endorsement.

[Social Biobehavioural Research Group @UCL_SBB]

ICYMI our latest newsletter landed yesterday and it is not an exaggeration to say it was packed!

If you're interested in #ArtsAndHealth or #SocialPrescribing then take a look for:
✅ An exciting announcement
✅ Our latest research
✅ Upcoming events

https://t.co/EwJwVE3Cx9

[Dr Rana Conway @RanaConway]

Our new paper is out – investigating women’s exposure to commercial milk formula marketing and their beliefs about breast and bottle feeding.
https://t.co/cmTubcJGI2
@FloSheen @ClareHLlewellyn @AndreaDSmith @UCL_BSH

[Christian von Wagner @chrisvonwagner]

Great paper based on a Master's project https://t.co/tDZPvVHGwQ

[Social Biobehavioural Research Group @UCL_SBB]

Happy #SocialPrescribingDay!

This year, we’re celebrating by spotlighting one of our research projects, Wellbeing While Waiting ⏰

We're proud of the impact we’ve had so far – watch our new video to find out what our participants have to say 👇

[Sarah Jackson @DrSarahEJackson]

New paper finds smoking rates in the north of England fell faster than the national average between 2006-2024, narrowing geographic inequalities in smoking prevalence.

Regional tobacco control programmes appeared to contribute to this progress.

https://t.co/PaWTykUCGj

[English Longitudinal Study of Ageing @ELSA_Study]

Come and join the ELSA Team! Closing date is 25th February
https://t.co/oUQuCGwIgk

[Dr Meena Rafiq @DrMeenaRafiq]

🩸 🩸Common blood test abnormalities are early signals of cancer 🦠 in some individuals with non-specific abdominal symptoms and could support expedited cancer diagnosis. Read my new paper in @BrJCancer here: https://t.co/Oe4m1Zgq2C

@garyabel @GLyratzopoulos @BexKWhite @UCL_BSH

[Zeynep Nas (also on Bluesky) @Zeynep__Nas]

It was fantastic to speak at the @LMAppeal Impact Reception last month🌟

I represented @MQmentalhealth who is supporting my research into Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (#ARFID) @UCL_BSH including work on the @GeminiResearch study.

Huge thanks for the invite!✨

[The World at One @BBCWorldatOne]

A new study by University College London has concluded that smoking one cigarette takes 20 minutes off your life.

Dr Sarah Jackson, principle research fellow at UCL's alcohol and tobacco research group - who is behind the study - explains more to #BBCWato.

[Social Biobehavioural Research Group @UCL_SBB]

New year and new research to share!

@FeifeiBu and @Daisy_Fancourt have investigated #SocialConnection among older adults 👥

Their findings highlight the importance of considering multidimensional measures & heterogenous patterns 👇

https://t.co/Of3JzS9SL3

[Sarah Jackson @DrSarahEJackson]

We are still looking for people who use any of the products listed in the advert below to talk to us about our research - £30 voucher per 60-90min meeting.

You need to be based in England.

#cigar #cigarillo #snus #shisha #iqos #heatedtobacco #smokeless #paan #snuff

[Chiara Gericke @ChiaraGericke]

What is the food environment like around London schools? 🚸 On average, children encounter 5 fast-food outlets within a 10-minute walk. But in the most deprived areas, they’re exposed to 3x more - and they’re often less healthy 📊🌍 At #PHSci? Come chat to me about our research.

[Dr Meena Rafiq @DrMeenaRafiq]

🚨 Are you an NHS GP? If so we need your help. Please spend 5 minutes completing this short survey on Sarcoma care.

This will inform the @Sarcoma_UK State of the Nation review.

Thank you!

https://t.co/KPTK83XhyC

[Social Biobehavioural Research Group @UCL_SBB]

Interested in #SocialPrescribing for #YoungPeople?

Earlier this month we hosted a webinar with @NASPTweets, jam-packed with practical examples and learning from our brilliant team 🎇

You can now watch the recording for free 📺 https://t.co/OwsasQG9HR

[Fresh - Making Smoking History @FreshSmokeFree]

What’s the link between smoking & deprivation – who needs the most support to stop & what works best? Watch @Sharon_ACox Tobacco & Alcohol Research Group @ucl with her incredible presentation at our conference in September ’23 🔽
https://t.co/k0IgTg9BPW

[Sarah Jackson @DrSarahEJackson]

New paper documents changes in the amount adult risky drinkers spend on alcohol.

⬇️ around the start of the pandemic
⬆️ since restrictions were lifted and cost-of-living crisis led to high rates of inflation

Pattern appears largely driven by changes in price paid per unit rather than changes in consumption.

https://t.co/lo0gOux8FO

[Social Biobehavioural Research Group @UCL_SBB]

New publication 📰

It explores the associations between cultural activity types & blood stress indicators 🧪

We found that people who engage in a diverse range of activities have better indicators of cardiovascular, immune & neuroendocrine health 📊
https://t.co/RIZdih8Lqs

[Dr Meena Rafiq @DrMeenaRafiq]

Commonly used GP blood tests could identify patients with vague abdominal symptoms with possible cancer. Thank you to @rcgp for the poster award #RCGPAC24 https://t.co/pUUidPo8VT

[Society for the Study of Addiction @SSA_Addiction]

Highlight #2: Our 2024 Impact Prize winner @Sharon_ACox and Fred Yates Prize winner @Katie1East staffing the SSA desk at the Lisbon Congress Centre

[Social Biobehavioural Research Group @UCL_SBB]

New on our blog ✍️

@jess_baum_jess utilised our INNATE framework in a recent creative workshop @Bristol_Beacon to help participants reflect on their thoughts & feelings about #CreativeHealth 🎨

Read about her process & reflections in our latest blog ⬇️
https://t.co/WpfusNCrg1