Impacts of physical activity levels on healthy aging: CHAIN study information event

The university will be hosting a community outreach event to share information, research findings and opportunities with individuals in Nottinghamshire.

This event will include talks, panel questions and informal discussions concerning physical activity and inactivity and how it may be fundamental to the processes of healthy aging.

Event details

Date: Thursday 1 May, 2025

Times: 5:45pm to 7:30pm

Location: Medical School Foyer, Queens Medical Centre [map link]

About the event

Current research, novel methods and ongoing projects from experts at the university will be presented, followed by some testimony from previous participants who have engaged with research in this field.

Refreshments will be provided and attendees are encouraged to stay to chat with presenters and some of the team members in the Metabolic Physiology group at UoN.

The CHAIN study

Life expectancy has been increasing for the last 150 years, but the maintenance of health has not kept pace with increased lifespan and, on average, UK adults spend the last decade of life in poor-health.

Persistent physical inactivity is thought to be a key factor contributing to the risk of poor health and physical decline occurring in middle-aged and older adults.

However, the biological mechanisms causing the health issues which develop with long term sedentariness are poorly understood.

This study aims to understand the effects of physical activity and inactivity on body functioning across a six-month period. Before and at several points during the intervention period, participants will be asked to make some measurements at home and attend the University of Nottingham to have multiple assessments made. 

These include fitness, muscle strength and function tests, computer-based brain puzzles, and having muscle and fat tissue biopsies, bloods taken and MRI scans.

Further information and contact details

For more information about this event contact Donald Peden.