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Research Volunteers – older adults 65+ – needed for physical activity study in Sheffield

20 Mar 2026 1 min read No comments Walking Sports News
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older adults 65+ For more information and registration, please contact Teena Thomas or Dr Mohsen Shafizadeh by email teenathomas.t@student.shu.ac.ukĀ  / m.shafizadeh@shu.ac.uk

Older adults 65+

For more information and registration, please contact Teena Thomas or Dr Mohsen Shafizadeh by email teenathomas.t@student.shu.ac.uk  / m.shafizadeh@shu.ac.uk

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