https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/ News from Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:41:59 +0200 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:41:59 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2026/university-of-copenhagen-launches-major-knowledge-hub-for-women-in-menopause/ Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2026/university-of-copenhagen-launches-major-knowledge-hub-for-women-in-menopause/" alt="University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause" title="University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause"><img src="https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2026/03/KISO_1100x600.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2026/university-of-copenhagen-launches-major-knowledge-hub-for-women-in-menopause/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/97-percent-of-women-in-denmark-experience-symptoms-during-menopause/ Menopause is a significant public health challenge for the majority of women in Denmark, according to...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/97-percent-of-women-in-denmark-experience-symptoms-during-menopause/" alt="97 percent of women in Denmark experience symptoms during menopause" title="97 percent of women in Denmark experience symptoms during menopause"><img src="https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2025/10/Overgangsalder_1100x600.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/97-percent-of-women-in-denmark-experience-symptoms-during-menopause/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/families-with-children-should-have-more-greens-on-their-plates/ The research project GreenFamily will investigate the health effects of a more plant-rich diet and make...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/families-with-children-should-have-more-greens-on-their-plates/" alt="Families with children should have more greens on their plates" title="Families with children should have more greens on their plates"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2025-nyheder/boernefamilier-skal-have-mere-groent-paa-tallerkenerne/Fisk_064_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/families-with-children-should-have-more-greens-on-their-plates/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/improving-dialogue-among-those-who-use-the-forest/ A new project aims to address the growing number of conflicts between fast-paces cyclists and other users...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/improving-dialogue-among-those-who-use-the-forest/" alt="Improving dialogue among those who use the forest" title="Improving dialogue among those who use the forest"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2025-nyheder/bedre-dialog-mellem-skovens-mange-brugere/mountainbike_tim-foster-unsplash_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/improving-dialogue-among-those-who-use-the-forest/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/3200-children-take-part-in-new-research-project-on-the-impact-of-school-provided-meals/ The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports is leading the new research project School Food in Denmark,...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/3200-children-take-part-in-new-research-project-on-the-impact-of-school-provided-meals/" alt="3,200 children take part in new research project on the impact of school-provided meals" title="3,200 children take part in new research project on the impact of school-provided meals"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2025-nyheder/3.200-boern-deltager-i-nyt-forskningsprojekt-om-effekten-af-skolemadsordninger/madpakker_credit_CDC-unsplash_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/3200-children-take-part-in-new-research-project-on-the-impact-of-school-provided-meals/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:45:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/exercising-in-nature-is-superior-to-exercising-in-the-city-or-at-the-gym/ Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/exercising-in-nature-is-superior-to-exercising-in-the-city-or-at-the-gym/" alt="Exercising in nature is superior to exercising in the city or at the gym" title="Exercising in nature is superior to exercising in the city or at the gym"><img src="https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2025/09/exercising-in-nature-is-superior-to-exercising-in-the-city-or-at-the-gym/Motion_i_naturen_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/exercising-in-nature-is-superior-to-exercising-in-the-city-or-at-the-gym/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/team-sports-lower-blood-pressure/ New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that team sports are a highly effective and potentially...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/team-sports-lower-blood-pressure/" alt="Team Sports lower blood pressure" title="Team Sports lower blood pressure"><img src="https://nyheder.ku.dk/alle_nyheder/2025/holdspil-saenker-blodtryk/Halvtotal_p__langs_str_k_TIME_floorball_kvinder.JPG/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/team-sports-lower-blood-pressure/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/children-from-homes-with-fewer-resources-have-an-increased-risk-of-asthma/ Children from less-advantaged socio-economic circumstances have a significantly increased risk of developing...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/children-from-homes-with-fewer-resources-have-an-increased-risk-of-asthma/" alt="Children from homes with fewer resources have an increased risk of asthma" title="Children from homes with fewer resources have an increased risk of asthma"><img src="https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2025/09/children-from-homes-with-fewer-resources-have-an-increased-risk-of-asthma/billedinformationer/GettyImages-1035483752.jpg_astma_dreng_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/children-from-homes-with-fewer-resources-have-an-increased-risk-of-asthma/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/many-greenlanders-face-10-times-higher-risk-of-diabetes--exercise-may-be-their-only-solution/ A significant portion of the Greenlandic Inuit population carries a genetic variant that increases their...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/many-greenlanders-face-10-times-higher-risk-of-diabetes--exercise-may-be-their-only-solution/" alt="Many Greenlanders Face 10 Times Higher Risk of Diabetes – Exercise May Be Their Only Solution" title="Many Greenlanders Face 10 Times Higher Risk of Diabetes – Exercise May Be Their Only Solution"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2025/many-greenlanders-face-10-times-higher-risk-of-diabetes--exercise-may-be-their-only-solution/billedinformationer/Uummanaq_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/many-greenlanders-face-10-times-higher-risk-of-diabetes--exercise-may-be-their-only-solution/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/improved-dietary-supplement-for-pregnant-women/ Poor nutrition during pregnancy can have serious consequences for both maternal and child health. A new...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/improved-dietary-supplement-for-pregnant-women/" alt="New international research collaboration to develop and test an improved dietary supplement for pregnant women" title="New international research collaboration to develop and test an improved dietary supplement for pregnant women"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/research/nutrition-health/sustainable-nutrition-and-health/moms/1100x600_GettyImages-573107189.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2025/improved-dietary-supplement-for-pregnant-women/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:15:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/electrical-stimulation-of-the-nervous-system-can-improve-motor-learning/ Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have demonstrated that the brain's ability to learn certain...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/electrical-stimulation-of-the-nervous-system-can-improve-motor-learning/" alt="Electrical stimulation of the nervous system can improve motor learning" title="Electrical stimulation of the nervous system can improve motor learning"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2024/electrical-stimulation-of-the-nervous-system-can-improve-motor-learning/billedmappe/1100x600_idraet_287.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/electrical-stimulation-of-the-nervous-system-can-improve-motor-learning/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:45:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/all-people-are-unique/ A new study from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen increases...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/all-people-are-unique/" alt="All people are unique – also in the gut" title="All people are unique – also in the gut"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2024-nyheder/alle-mennesker-er-unikke/1100x600_Human_digestive_system_iStock.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/all-people-are-unique/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/new-study-unravel-novel-insight-to-muscle-insulin-resistance-and-the-insulin-sensitization-effect-of-exercise/ Insulin resistance remains one of the biggest health problems in our society serving as a gateway to...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/new-study-unravel-novel-insight-to-muscle-insulin-resistance-and-the-insulin-sensitization-effect-of-exercise/" alt="New study unravel novel insight to muscle insulin resistance and the insulin sensitization effect of exercise" title="New study unravel novel insight to muscle insulin resistance and the insulin sensitization effect of exercise"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/new-study-unravel-novel-insight-to-muscle-insulin-resistance-and-the-insulin-sensitization-effect-of-exercise/1100x600_fingerprint.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/new-study-unravel-novel-insight-to-muscle-insulin-resistance-and-the-insulin-sensitization-effect-of-exercise/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/thomas-elbenhardt-appointed-as-professor/ Following an open international application process and external evaluation, Thomas Elbenhardt Jensen...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/thomas-elbenhardt-appointed-as-professor/" alt="Thomas Elbenhardt appointed as Professor" title="Thomas Elbenhardt appointed as Professor"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/ansatte/hb_ansatte/thomas-elbenhardt-jensen/1100x600_Thomas_Elbenhardt_Jensen_DSC0520_a_copyfoto_jakobvind.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/thomas-elbenhardt-appointed-as-professor/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:15:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/widespread-practice-among-athletes-harms-both-performance-and-health/ Drastically cutting back on caloric intake to lose weight ahead of competition is commonplace among athletes....<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/widespread-practice-among-athletes-harms-both-performance-and-health/" alt="Widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health" title="Widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2024/widespread-practice-among-athletes-harms-both-performance-and-health/billedinformationer/Female_athletes_GettyImages_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/widespread-practice-among-athletes-harms-both-performance-and-health/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/the-truth-detector-in-nutrition-research-is-getting-closer/ What did you have for lunch last Tuesday? Can you easily recall? Nutrition research relies on self-reported...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/the-truth-detector-in-nutrition-research-is-getting-closer/" alt="The truth detector in nutrition research is getting closer" title="The truth detector in nutrition research is getting closer"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_Science_Ernaering_287.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/the-truth-detector-in-nutrition-research-is-getting-closer/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/new-research-initiative-is-to-shed-light-on-the-role-of-intestinal-bacteria-in-obesity-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-diseases/ A new research initiative, the Microbiome Health Initiative, will investigate whether there is a causal...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/new-research-initiative-is-to-shed-light-on-the-role-of-intestinal-bacteria-in-obesity-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-diseases/" alt="New research initiative is to shed light on the role of intestinal bacteria in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases" title="New research initiative is to shed light on the role of intestinal bacteria in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2024-nyheder/nyt-stort-forskningscenter-skal-belyse-tarmbakteriers-rolle-for-overvaegt-diabetes-og-hjertekarsygdomme/1100x600_Science_Ernaering_290.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/new-research-initiative-is-to-shed-light-on-the-role-of-intestinal-bacteria-in-obesity-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-diseases/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/physical-exercise-boosts-motor-learning/ Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/physical-exercise-boosts-motor-learning/" alt="Physical exercise boosts motor learning – and remembering what one has learned" title="Physical exercise boosts motor learning – and remembering what one has learned"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2023-nyheder/fysisk-traening-booster-motorisk-indlaering/getty2red.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/physical-exercise-boosts-motor-learning/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/department-of-nutrition-exercise-and-sports-is-still-ranked-among-the-worlds-absolute-elite-in-sport-science/ The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports together with the Department of Sports Medicine at Bispebjerg...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/department-of-nutrition-exercise-and-sports-is-still-ranked-among-the-worlds-absolute-elite-in-sport-science/" alt="Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports is still ranked among the world's absolute elite in Sport Science " title="Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports is still ranked among the world's absolute elite in Sport Science "><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2023-nyheder/institut-for-idraet-og-ernaering-er-fortsat-i-verdens-absolutte-elite-inden-for-sport-science/1100x600_idraet_204.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/department-of-nutrition-exercise-and-sports-is-still-ranked-among-the-worlds-absolute-elite-in-sport-science/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/childrens-spelling-skills-improve-when-teaching-integrates-movement/ A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports shows...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/childrens-spelling-skills-improve-when-teaching-integrates-movement/" alt="Children’s spelling skills improve when teaching integrates movement" title="Children’s spelling skills improve when teaching integrates movement"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/childrens-spelling-skills-improve-when-teaching-integrates-movement/1100x600_Bogstavlyde.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/childrens-spelling-skills-improve-when-teaching-integrates-movement/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:45:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/distinguished-researcher-in-the-field-of-exercise-physiology-honorary-doctorate-at-university-of-copenhagen/ Professor Laurie J. Goodyear, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School is awarded an honorary doctorate...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/distinguished-researcher-in-the-field-of-exercise-physiology-honorary-doctorate-at-university-of-copenhagen/" alt="Distinguished researcher in the field of exercise physiology, honorary doctorate at University of Copenhagen" title="Distinguished researcher in the field of exercise physiology, honorary doctorate at University of Copenhagen"><img src="https://cms.ku.dk/4592302.docid" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/distinguished-researcher-in-the-field-of-exercise-physiology-honorary-doctorate-at-university-of-copenhagen/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:45:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/great-news-for-runners-improve-performance-while-easing-up-on-sprints/ 10-20-30 interval training is an effective way to improve running performance and overall health. A new...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/great-news-for-runners-improve-performance-while-easing-up-on-sprints/" alt="Great news for runners: Improve performance while easing up on sprints" title="Great news for runners: Improve performance while easing up on sprints"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2023/great-news-for-runners-improve-performance-while-easing-up-on-sprints/10-20-30_foto_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/great-news-for-runners-improve-performance-while-easing-up-on-sprints/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/the-more-we-exercise-the-longer-we-lounge-around/ The more we engage in structured exercise training, the more we tend to cut back on daily non-exercise...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/the-more-we-exercise-the-longer-we-lounge-around/" alt="The more we exercise, the longer we lounge around" title="The more we exercise, the longer we lounge around"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2023/the-more-we-exercise-the-longer-we-lounge-around/billedinformationer/GettyImages-1309534607_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/the-more-we-exercise-the-longer-we-lounge-around/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:30:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/mysterious-hormone-makes-insulin-work-better/ It makes animals want to eat less and is found in levels 100 times greater in pregnant women. A new study...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/mysterious-hormone-makes-insulin-work-better/" alt="Mysterious hormone makes insulin work better" title="Mysterious hormone makes insulin work better"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2023/mysterious-hormone-makes-insulin-work-better/Insulin_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/mysterious-hormone-makes-insulin-work-better/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/researchers-reverse-stunting-in-children-challenging-who-recommendations/ At present the WHO does not recommend nutrient supplements for children with stunted growth – a...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/researchers-reverse-stunting-in-children-challenging-who-recommendations/" alt="Researchers reverse stunting in children, challenging WHO recommendations" title="Researchers reverse stunting in children, challenging WHO recommendations"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2023/researchers-reverse-stunting-in-children-challenging-who-recommendations/billedinformationer/anon.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/researchers-reverse-stunting-in-children-challenging-who-recommendations/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:45:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/professor-joergen-wojtaszewski-receives-the-novo-nordisk-foundations-distinguished-investigator-grant/ With DKK 10 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Professor Jørgen Wojtaszewski will illuminate...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/professor-joergen-wojtaszewski-receives-the-novo-nordisk-foundations-distinguished-investigator-grant/" alt="Professor Jørgen Wojtaszewski receives the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Distinguished Investigator Grant" title="Professor Jørgen Wojtaszewski receives the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Distinguished Investigator Grant"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/ansatte/hb_ansatte/jorgen_wojtaszewski/1100x600_jorgen-wojtaszewski.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/professor-joergen-wojtaszewski-receives-the-novo-nordisk-foundations-distinguished-investigator-grant/ Wed, 31 May 2023 17:30:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/new-research-project-will-investigate-the-effect-of-sleep-extension-on-body-weight-metabolism-and-learning-ability-in-children/ Many children and young people sleep less than recommended. A new research collaboration between the...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/new-research-project-will-investigate-the-effect-of-sleep-extension-on-body-weight-metabolism-and-learning-ability-in-children/" alt="New research project will investigate the effect of sleep extension on body weight, metabolism and learning ability in children" title="New research project will investigate the effect of sleep extension on body weight, metabolism and learning ability in children"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2023-nyheder/nyt-forskningsprojekt-skal-undersoege-effekten-af-soevn-paa-vaegt-stofskifte-og-indlaering-hos-boern/1100x600_S_vn.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/new-research-project-will-investigate-the-effect-of-sleep-extension-on-body-weight-metabolism-and-learning-ability-in-children/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/some-guts-are-better-than-others-at-harvesting-energy/ New research from the University of Copenhagen suggests that a portion of the Danish population has a...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/some-guts-are-better-than-others-at-harvesting-energy/" alt="Some guts are better than others at harvesting energy" title="Some guts are better than others at harvesting energy"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2022/some-guts-are-better-than-others-at-harvesting-energy/Tarmbakterier_2_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/some-guts-are-better-than-others-at-harvesting-energy/ Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/professor-joergen-f.p.-wojtaszewski-receives-award-for-deepening-the-understanding-of-how-exercise-makes-muscles-more-sensitive/ This year Professor Jørgen Wojtaszewski was selected as one of two runners up and will receive DKK 500,000...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/professor-joergen-f.p.-wojtaszewski-receives-award-for-deepening-the-understanding-of-how-exercise-makes-muscles-more-sensitive/" alt="Professor Jørgen F.P. Wojtaszewski receives award for deepening the understanding of how exercise makes muscles more sensitive " title="Professor Jørgen F.P. Wojtaszewski receives award for deepening the understanding of how exercise makes muscles more sensitive "><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/ansatte/hb_ansatte/jorgen_wojtaszewski/1100x600_jorgen-wojtaszewski.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/professor-joergen-f.p.-wojtaszewski-receives-award-for-deepening-the-understanding-of-how-exercise-makes-muscles-more-sensitive/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/teacher-of-the-year-a-living-legend-whether-in-glitter-or-gladiator-garb/ He is a living legend in his department – known to occasionally sport a gladiator costume or sequin...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/teacher-of-the-year-a-living-legend-whether-in-glitter-or-gladiator-garb/" alt="Teacher of the Year: A living legend, whether in glitter or gladiator garb" title="Teacher of the Year: A living legend, whether in glitter or gladiator garb"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2022/teacher-of-the-year-a-living-legend-whether-in-glitter-or-gladiator-garb/billedinformationer/Mikkel_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/teacher-of-the-year-a-living-legend-whether-in-glitter-or-gladiator-garb/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:30:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/whole-body-learning-can-boost-childrens-letter-sound-recognition/ Children who move while learning sounds of letters significantly improve their ability to recognize individual...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/whole-body-learning-can-boost-childrens-letter-sound-recognition/" alt="Whole-body learning can boost children's letter sound recognition - the first step towards reading" title="Whole-body learning can boost children's letter sound recognition - the first step towards reading"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/whole-body-learning-can-boost-childrens-letter-sound-recognition/1100x600_PlayMore1_bev_gelser_to_par.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/whole-body-learning-can-boost-childrens-letter-sound-recognition/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/cancer-increases-the-risk-of-developing-diabetes/ Cancer patients are at a greater risk for developing diabetes, according to a new study by the Steno...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/cancer-increases-the-risk-of-developing-diabetes/" alt="Cancer increases the risk of developing diabetes" title="Cancer increases the risk of developing diabetes"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/cancer-increases-the-risk-of-developing-diabetes/1100x600_NEXS_069.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/cancer-increases-the-risk-of-developing-diabetes/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/professor-b12-deficiency-harms-young-childrens-development/ Vitamin B12 deficiency in infants leads to poor motor development and anaemia, according to a study from...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/professor-b12-deficiency-harms-young-childrens-development/" alt="Professor: &quot;B12 deficiency harms young children's development – and the food relief we provide isn’t good enough&quot;" title="Professor: &quot;B12 deficiency harms young children's development – and the food relief we provide isn’t good enough&quot;"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2022/professor-b12-deficiency-harms-young-childrens-development--and-the-food-relief-we-provide-isnt-good-enough/billedinformation/B12-mangel_2_Getty_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/professor-b12-deficiency-harms-young-childrens-development/ Tue, 03 May 2022 06:30:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/varied-strength-training-programmes-increase-strength-but-not-muscle-mass/ For years, it has been assumed that variation in strength-training programmes impacts training outcomes....<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/varied-strength-training-programmes-increase-strength-but-not-muscle-mass/" alt="Varied strength-training programmes increase strength, but not muscle mass" title="Varied strength-training programmes increase strength, but not muscle mass"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2022/varied-strength-training-programmes-increase-strength-but-not-muscle-mass/billedinformation/styrketr_ning1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/varied-strength-training-programmes-increase-strength-but-not-muscle-mass/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/nordic-diet-lowers-cholesterol-and-blood-sugar--even-if-you-dont-lose-weight/ A healthy Nordic diet can prevent a range of diseases. Until now, the health benefits attributed to a...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/nordic-diet-lowers-cholesterol-and-blood-sugar--even-if-you-dont-lose-weight/" alt="Nordic diet lowers cholesterol and blood sugar – even if you don't lose weight" title="Nordic diet lowers cholesterol and blood sugar – even if you don't lose weight"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2022/nordic-diet-lowers-cholesterol-and-blood-sugar--even-if-you-dont-lose-weight/billedinformationer/Nordisk_kost_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/nordic-diet-lowers-cholesterol-and-blood-sugar--even-if-you-dont-lose-weight/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/industry-and-universities-come-together-to-support-science-in-dairy/ Under the partnership name Arla Food for Health (AFH), four key players from both industry and academia...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/industry-and-universities-come-together-to-support-science-in-dairy/" alt="Industry and universities come together to support science in dairy" title="Industry and universities come together to support science in dairy"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2022-nyheder/industri-og-universiteter-gaar-sammen-om-at-stoette-forskning-i-mejeri/1100x600_lsh_20130905__NEXS__2475.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/industry-and-universities-come-together-to-support-science-in-dairy/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/the-university-of-copenhagen-is-among-the-worlds-best-research-environments-in-sport-science/ The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Institute of Sports Medicine at Bispebjerg Hospital...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/the-university-of-copenhagen-is-among-the-worlds-best-research-environments-in-sport-science/" alt="The University of Copenhagen is among the world’s best research environments in Sport Science" title="The University of Copenhagen is among the world’s best research environments in Sport Science"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2022-nyheder/koebenhavns-universitet-er-blandt-verdens-bedste-til-idraetsforskning/1100x600_idraet_080.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/the-university-of-copenhagen-is-among-the-worlds-best-research-environments-in-sport-science/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/gut-microbes-may-help-explain-benefits-of-breastfeeding/ Danish researchers have shown how gut bacteria, which are promoted by breastfeeding, may benefit the...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/gut-microbes-may-help-explain-benefits-of-breastfeeding/" alt="Gut microbes may help explain benefits of breastfeeding " title="Gut microbes may help explain benefits of breastfeeding "><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2021-nyheder/tarmbakterier-danner-stoffer-som-potentielt-styrker-immunforsvaret-hos-spaedboern/1100x600_baby-20339.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/gut-microbes-may-help-explain-benefits-of-breastfeeding/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:45:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/from-cocaine-to-epo-to-steroids/ Doping substances are many and have evolved from the rawest stimulants and narcotics used in the 1960s,...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/from-cocaine-to-epo-to-steroids/" alt="From cocaine to EPO to steroids: wide differences among doping substances used by cheaters" title="From cocaine to EPO to steroids: wide differences among doping substances used by cheaters"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/from-cocaine-to-epo-to-steroids/l_ngdespringer_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/from-cocaine-to-epo-to-steroids/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/dried-blood-can-detect-doping/ In collaboration with Anti-Doping Denmark and the Norwegian Doping Control Laboratory, University of...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/dried-blood-can-detect-doping/" alt="Dried blood can detect doping: Now approved, the method may be tested at the Tokyo Olympics" title="Dried blood can detect doping: Now approved, the method may be tested at the Tokyo Olympics"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/dried-blood-can-detect-doping/cyklist_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/dried-blood-can-detect-doping/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/in-principal-some-olympians-can-indulge-in-junk-food-for-breakfast-and-still-perform/ The buffet tables of Olympic athletes are piled with scrumptious nosh each and every day. However, the...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/in-principal-some-olympians-can-indulge-in-junk-food-for-breakfast-and-still-perform/" alt="In principal, some Olympians can indulge in junk food for breakfast and still perform" title="In principal, some Olympians can indulge in junk food for breakfast and still perform"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/in-principal-some-olympians-can-indulge-in-junk-food-for-breakfast-and-still-perform/burger-spiser_small.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/in-principal-some-olympians-can-indulge-in-junk-food-for-breakfast-and-still-perform/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/the-weight-of-an-olympic-medal/ It can have negative consequences for the individual athlete when we focus more on the performance than...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/the-weight-of-an-olympic-medal/" alt="The Weight of an Olympic Medal" title="The Weight of an Olympic Medal"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/the-weight-of-an-olympic-medal/bagsiden_af_medlajen-1100x600.jpg_kopi/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/the-weight-of-an-olympic-medal/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/olympics-in-60-seconds/ The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in honour of the gods. In addition to an abundance of sports,...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/olympics-in-60-seconds/" alt="Olympics in 60 seconds: From Greek myth to modern-day mega-event" title="Olympics in 60 seconds: From Greek myth to modern-day mega-event"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2021-nyheder/ol-paa-60-sekunder/ol_60_sek_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/olympics-in-60-seconds/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/basketball-mathematics-scores-big-at-inspiring-kids-to-learn/ New study with 756 1st through 5th graders demonstrates that a six-week mashup of hoops and math has...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/basketball-mathematics-scores-big-at-inspiring-kids-to-learn/" alt="Basketball Mathematics scores big at inspiring kids to learn" title="Basketball Mathematics scores big at inspiring kids to learn"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2021-nyheder/bevaegelse-motiverer-boern-til-at-laere-mere/1100x600_born-stafet-basketmatematik_Allan-Jorgensen.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/basketball-mathematics-scores-big-at-inspiring-kids-to-learn/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/twitching-fast-and-slow/ Scientists at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/twitching-fast-and-slow/" alt="Twitching, fast and slow: New approach to studying muscle fibers reveals different responses to exercise training" title="Twitching, fast and slow: New approach to studying muscle fibers reveals different responses to exercise training"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/twitching-fast-and-slow/1100x600_Nature_Com_illustration.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/twitching-fast-and-slow/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:45:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/the-university-of-copenhagen-is-home-to-the-worlds-best-research-environment-in-sports-science/ The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Institute of Sports Medicine at Bispebjerg Hospital...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/the-university-of-copenhagen-is-home-to-the-worlds-best-research-environment-in-sports-science/" alt="The University of Copenhagen is home to the world’s best research environment in Sports Science" title="The University of Copenhagen is home to the world’s best research environment in Sports Science"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/the-university-of-copenhagen-is-home-to-the-worlds-best-research-environment-in-sports-science/1100x600_jh_NEXS_374.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/the-university-of-copenhagen-is-home-to-the-worlds-best-research-environment-in-sports-science/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:15:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/team-sport-lowers-blood-pressure-in-postmenopausal-women/ Team sport effectively counteracts diminished vascular function in women with high blood pressure, even...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/team-sport-lowers-blood-pressure-in-postmenopausal-women/" alt="Team sport lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women " title="Team sport lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women "><img src="https://holdspil.ku.dk/nyheder/2020/motiverende-holdspil-saenker-blodtrykket-hos-kvinder-efter-overgangsalderen/1100x600_Floorball-kvinder.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/team-sport-lowers-blood-pressure-in-postmenopausal-women/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:30:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/facemasks-do-not-impair-indicators-of-cognitive-performance-when-performing-moderate-physical-work-in-hot-environments/ A novel study shows that facemask use does not affect indicators of cognitive performance when the wearers...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/facemasks-do-not-impair-indicators-of-cognitive-performance-when-performing-moderate-physical-work-in-hot-environments/" alt="Facemasks do not impair indicators of cognitive performance when performing moderate physical work in hot environments" title="Facemasks do not impair indicators of cognitive performance when performing moderate physical work in hot environments"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/facemasks-do-not-impair-indicators-of-cognitive-performance-when-performing-moderate-physical-work-in-hot-environments/1100x600_Infographic-Facemask.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/facemasks-do-not-impair-indicators-of-cognitive-performance-when-performing-moderate-physical-work-in-hot-environments/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/blood-vessel-growth-in-muscle-is-reduced-in-women-after-menopause/ A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports demonstrates...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/blood-vessel-growth-in-muscle-is-reduced-in-women-after-menopause/" alt="Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause" title="Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/blood-vessel-growth-in-muscle-is-reduced-in-women-after-menopause/1100x600_Kvinder_spinning.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/blood-vessel-growth-in-muscle-is-reduced-in-women-after-menopause/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/interval-training-lowers-blood-sugar-and-reduces-fat-in-type-2-diabetes-patients/ Type 2 diabetics can achieve significant results across several health parameters through interval training...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/interval-training-lowers-blood-sugar-and-reduces-fat-in-type-2-diabetes-patients/" alt="Interval training lowers blood sugar and reduces fat in type 2 diabetes patients" title="Interval training lowers blood sugar and reduces fat in type 2 diabetes patients"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_cykler_foto-claus-bjorn-larsen.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/interval-training-lowers-blood-sugar-and-reduces-fat-in-type-2-diabetes-patients/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/working-in-the-sun/ Prolonged exposure of the head to strong sunlight significantly impairs cognitively dominated functions...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/working-in-the-sun/" alt="Working in the sun - Heating of the head may markedly affect safety and performance " title="Working in the sun - Heating of the head may markedly affect safety and performance "><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/working-in-the-sun/1100x600_construction.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/working-in-the-sun/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/the-death-marker-protein-cleans-up-your-muscles-after-exercise/ Researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports have...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/the-death-marker-protein-cleans-up-your-muscles-after-exercise/" alt="The death marker protein cleans up your muscles after exercise" title="The death marker protein cleans up your muscles after exercise"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2020-nyheder/doedsmaerkeproteinet/1100x600_cykelmotion-ude.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/the-death-marker-protein-cleans-up-your-muscles-after-exercise/ Thu, 28 May 2020 15:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/small-amount-of-blood-doping-large-impact/ Blood doping can improve performance in endurance disciplines such as cycling, long-distance running,...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/small-amount-of-blood-doping-large-impact/" alt="Small Amount of Blood Doping: Large Impact" title="Small Amount of Blood Doping: Large Impact"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_lk_Idraet-9.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/small-amount-of-blood-doping-large-impact/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:30:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/european-workers-fail-to-maintain-water-balance/ A newly published scientific paper indicates that occupational safety and daily day performance...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/european-workers-fail-to-maintain-water-balance/" alt="European workers fail to maintain water balance" title="European workers fail to maintain water balance"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_Construction.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/european-workers-fail-to-maintain-water-balance/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:15:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/university-of-copenhagen-home-to-the-worlds-leading-research-environment-in-sports-science/ The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Institute of Sports Medicine, Bispebjerg Hospital,...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/university-of-copenhagen-home-to-the-worlds-leading-research-environment-in-sports-science/" alt="University of Copenhagen home to the world’s leading research environment in sports science" title="University of Copenhagen home to the world’s leading research environment in sports science"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_Max_presset_halvtotal_Cykeltest_SET_Team_Danmark_netv_rk_201021.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/university-of-copenhagen-home-to-the-worlds-leading-research-environment-in-sports-science/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/new-research-to-treat-acute-malnutrition/ Researchers from University of Copenhagen and humanitarian organizations have conducted a large study...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/new-research-to-treat-acute-malnutrition/" alt="New research to treat acute malnutrition" title="New research to treat acute malnutrition"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_Treatfood_Barn_undersoges.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/new-research-to-treat-acute-malnutrition/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:30:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/six-legged-livestock--sustainable-food-production/ Farming crickets for human consumption is less of a burden on the environment than other livestock production...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/six-legged-livestock--sustainable-food-production/" alt="Six-legged livestock – sustainable food production" title="Six-legged livestock – sustainable food production"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_A_cricket_farm_in_Mahasalakam_Province_Thailand_1.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/six-legged-livestock--sustainable-food-production/ Wed, 10 May 2017 13:45:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/new-research-collaboration-about-teaching-of-school-children-from-cape-town-and-copenhagen/ In 2017 the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies,...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/new-research-collaboration-about-teaching-of-school-children-from-cape-town-and-copenhagen/" alt="New research collaboration about teaching of school children from Cape Town and Copenhagen" title="New research collaboration about teaching of school children from Cape Town and Copenhagen"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/forskning/idraet-individ-samfund/krop-laering-og-social-forandring/billeder/1100x600_cape-town-028.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/new-research-collaboration-about-teaching-of-school-children-from-cape-town-and-copenhagen/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/ampk--the-enzyme-that-makes-physical-activity-healthy/ Physical activity benefits diabetics and others with insulin resistance. One of the reasons is that a...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/ampk--the-enzyme-that-makes-physical-activity-healthy/" alt="AMPK – the enzyme that makes physical activity healthy" title="AMPK – the enzyme that makes physical activity healthy"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2016-nyheder/ampk--enzymet-der-goer-fysisk-aktivitet-sundt/1100x600_Rasmus-0283.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/ampk--the-enzyme-that-makes-physical-activity-healthy/ Mon, 02 Jan 2017 12:15:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/weight-loss-reduces-psoriasis-symptoms/ Weight loss has a significant and prolonged positive impact on psoriasis symptoms and quality of life....<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/weight-loss-reduces-psoriasis-symptoms/" alt="Weight loss reduces psoriasis symptoms" title="Weight loss reduces psoriasis symptoms"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_psoriasis.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/weight-loss-reduces-psoriasis-symptoms/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 07:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/beans-and-peas-increase-fullness-more-than-meat/ Meals based on legumes such as beans and peas are more satiating than pork and veal-based meals according...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/beans-and-peas-increase-fullness-more-than-meat/" alt="Beans and peas increase fullness more than meat" title="Beans and peas increase fullness more than meat"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_aerter-1.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/beans-and-peas-increase-fullness-more-than-meat/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:45:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/older-people-should-have-better-food/ Every second older person loses weight unintentionally when living in a nursing home or during hospitalization,... https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/older-people-should-have-better-food/ Tue, 31 May 2016 16:30:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/technical-brief/ Technical brief #1: Insects as food and feed in Kenya – past, current and future perspectives now...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/technical-brief/" alt="GREEiNSECT Technical brief #1" title="GREEiNSECT Technical brief #1"><img src="https://greeinsect.ku.dk/news/technical-brief/1100x600_tecnical-brief-1.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/technical-brief/ Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:45:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/metabolicbloodprofile/ By analysing a simple blood sample, scientists from the University of Copenhagen have succeeded in predicting...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/metabolicbloodprofile/" alt="New blood test can predict future breast cancer" title="New blood test can predict future breast cancer"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/metabolicbloodprofile/1100x600_Francesco-Savorani_nyhed-april-2015.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/metabolicbloodprofile/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:45:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/er_mtorc2/ A new study published by Section of Molecular Physiology in Molecular Metabolism shows that the enzyme... https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/er_mtorc2/ Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:30:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/proper_diet_and_exercise_to_brake_diabetes_epidemic/ The number of diabetics worldwide is exploding. In response, the largest study of its kind to date is... https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/proper_diet_and_exercise_to_brake_diabetes_epidemic/ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:30:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/antioxidant/ A compound in red grapes, including red wine, counteracts exercise benefits in older men<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/antioxidant/" alt="Antioxidants - too much of a good thing?" title="Antioxidants - too much of a good thing?"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2013-nyheder/antioxidant/1100x600_spinning.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/antioxidant/ Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/er_glucose/ New studies conducted by a research group from University of Copenhagen have identified a molecule which...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/er_glucose/" alt="New research provides insights into the ability of muscles to take in glucose" title="New research provides insights into the ability of muscles to take in glucose"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_NEXS-069.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/er_glucose/ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0200