How diseases are affected by our lifestyle
The number of overall fractures is higher in Sweden than in many other countries, but why are Swedes breaking their hip joints more than any other country in the world? Liisa Byberg, Professor of Medical Epidemiology, conducts research in the field of epidemiology – the study of the spread of disease throughout our population.

Simple measures can slow ageing
Early detection of high blood pressure and personalised advice on lifestyle changes can have a major impact on the health of older people. This is shown by studies conducted by Peter Nordström, Professor of Geriatrics at Uppsala University.

How research can encourage us to cycle instead
How do you get to work in the mornings? Transport currently accounts for 25 per cent of GHG emissions in European cities. If we are to achieve our emissions targets, one of the things we need to do is change how we get to and from work. An EU project now hopes to influence these choices through nudging.

Genetic background associated with physically active lifestyle
In a large international study, researchers at Uppsala University have identified DNA regions that are associated with physical activity or leisure screen time. The findings confirm that physical activity is beneficial for health and suggest that a more sedentary lifestyle can be explained by how muscles respond to exercise.

Completing Vasaloppet in fast time could result in pacemaker
Men who perform well in the cross-country ski race "Vasaloppet" are at increased risk of having abnormally low heart rates and pacemakers later in life. However, the researchers behind the study did not uncover any link to increased mortality, rather the opposite – the skiers lived longer than the general population.

Research shows the way to sustainable workplaces
How do we create sustainable workplaces in Sweden – efficient, productive workplaces where workers are happy and healthy? Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital are conducting a major research project focusing on various labour market groups, such as health and care professionals, transport workers and migrants. The hope is to use the knowledge obtained to test different methods to improve the work environment and make it more sustainable.
Sauna users are happier and sleep better
People who use saunas are happier and have more energy. This is according to a new study, the first of its kind to examine sauna habits in Sweden. The researchers are now planning further studies to see if the positive results are solely due to saunas.

Milk puts women at risk of cardiovascular disease
In a new study from Uppsala University, 40,000 men and 60,000 women were followed up after around 30 years. It was found that the risk of cardiovascular disease increased among women who drank a lot of milk, while no such link was seen in men. We put a few questions to Karl Michaëlsson, Professor at the Department of Surgical Sciences.

Sleep deprivation and circadian rhythm affect public health
A large proportion of today’s population, both adults and children, are not getting enough sleep. Many people also work shifts, which disrupts our circadian rhythms. Jonathan Cedernaes, researcher at Uppsala University, studies how sleep interacts with important lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical exercise.

Lunchtime fitness activities
The running group at the Segerstedt Building, Uppsala University, uses the weekly wellness hour to go running together. The members work in the University Administration, in IT, communications and other areas. Every Thursday, whatever the weather, they head outside and run – on this particular day on the slopes around Uppsala Castle. How far they run and where exactly is up to the participants that day. When the photo was taken, two members from SciLifeLab were also taking part.

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Public health diseases
How do we meet the challenge of an aging population, cancer, diabetes, pain, viruses and heart disease?

Global health
Basic medical research and clinical medicine engage with social science and behavioral science, law, natural sciences and technology.

Mental health
In recent decades we have witnessed a disturbing increase in mental ill health in society.

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