Jessica Bourne
@j_bourne17
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Research Associate @UoBrisSPS researching physical activity, specifically the impact of e-bikes in clinical populations
Bristol, UK
Joined March 2017
New @TRANSITION_Air briefing note outlines how e-cycling can reduce transport related carbon emissions and positively impact physical and mental health @OHID @DfTstats @UoBrisSPS @WeAreCyclingUK
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RT @DPRGUBC: Canada is facing an escalating public health crisis: the surging prevalence of type 2 diabetes. @CanHealthwatch @CKSkinnerWrit….
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RT @DPRGUBC: The Next Steps Survey is the first nationwide survey to document Canadians’ understanding of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes,….
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A great presentation from @lwhitmarsh reminding us of the central role of behaviour change scientists in addressing the climate emergency at @IBTNetwork
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RT @DavidZipper: Here’s an idea for better cities: Make owners of big SUVs & pickups pay more for parking permits. That's what's happening….
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RT @WeAreCyclingUK: We're #ReadyFor20mph!. Yesterday Wales became the first country in the UK to introduce a life-saving 20mph default spee….
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New paper from my PhD research is out!. A pilot randomized controlled trial of e-cycling among individuals with T2DM. @BristolBRC @searle_aidan @FosteratBristol .
pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its associated complications puts considerable strain on healthcare systems. With the global incidence of T2DM increasing, effective disease management...
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RT @WeAreCyclingUK: Dear @RishiSunak, to save lives the cuts to the active travel budget must be reversed. We have written to the Prime Mi….
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RT @UroResearchNBT: An update on the recent achievements of our lovely and dedicated team of Urology Research Nurses👏 @BristolUni @jonathan….
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RT @Europe_Active: 📢 A new study published in @TheLancet highlights the enormous cost of inaction on physical inactivity to public health-c….
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RT @WeAreCyclingUK: According to research from #Shimano, almost 75% of the UK population feels there hasn't been any improvement in cycle i….
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RT @CyclingUKScot: Important thread 🧵. When children cycle, what benefits does it bring for parents, carers and families?. New world-first….
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RT @BikeIsBestHQ: New and welcome evidence that when people get electric bikes they ride more and ride further. Electric bikes are fun to r….
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Research by eBike brand QWIC has bolstered the growing body of research that suggests that pedal-assist owners are using their bikes more often and riding furth
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RT @Sustrans: "There’s no doubt in my mind that e-bikes can replace the car."🙌.Last year we launched a free #EBike loan scheme in Wales, to….
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In this account by Gemma, a mother from Barry, she shares her experience of using an e-cycle for the first time, thanks to Sustrans Cymru's E-Move project, funded by Welsh Government.
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Let's not forget about rural communities which also require safe AT infrastructure
cyclinguk.org
In July, Active Travel England released their strategic framework with a bold commitment for half of all journeys to be walked or cycled in towns and cities by 2030. Campaigns Officer Zak Viney asks...
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RT @activetraveleng: Sales of e-bikes nationwide up 265% on last year say Halfords #ActiveTravel
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