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Data analysis by a University of Manchester psychologist has confirmed the suspicion that tennis players who take a bathroom break are likely to gain an advantage over their opponent.

Park staff across England and Wales are to be trained in intervention techniques when they spot cases of women experiencing different forms of harassment in public spaces.

Combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can boost people's desire to exercise. A new study from the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change at the University of Bath has found that combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can significantly boost people's desire to exercise.

Young footballers have significantly worse oral health and disease than others of a similar age, finds a new study of elite English football academies led by UCL researchers. The study, published in the BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine , found higher levels of oral disease in both male and female players, with causal factors including poor oral hygiene (brushing/flossing), sugary sports and fizzy drink consumption, and stress (possibly due to a high-performance environment) that can cause teeth grinding and lead to decay.

DECOTA transforms open-ended survey responses into clear themes - helping policymakers make better use of underutilised public feedback AI tool DECOTA analyses free-text data rapidly, affordably, and

Home-based cycling game developed at Bath launches on the Meta Quest Store. AI and VR technology keep costs down and motivate exercisers to work harder.

University of Glasgow led research shows a stronger association between casinos/slot machines and gambling harms than has been previously understood - and gives further insight into people's reasons for gambling.

The Premier League is currently vulnerable to new investors and team owners who could have sourced their wealth from illicit activities.

For athletes hoping to gain an advantage, new research suggests wearing red may not be the boost it once was.

Online training that helps people recognise and understand new voices could be key to helping older adults improve communication in everyday environments, finds research by UCL experts.

New open access software could be used by clinicians, physiotherapists, sports coaches and athletes to analyse body movements without motion capture suits.

Adding small amounts of exercise into daily routine, such as climbing stairs or cycling errands, could help to reduce blood pressure, with just five additional minutes a day estimated to yield improvements, finds a new study from researchers at UCL and the University of Sydney.

New research on grassroots sports club sheds light on their ability to strengthen communities and give young people a sense of belonging A University of Bath study of 12 grassroots sports clubs in Br

As the European football championships continue in Germany, new research has revealed that 'sportswashing' - the practice of using sporting events or teams to improve a country's reputation - is still highly effective, despite increased awareness of the issue among fans.