Emerald Heiland

Emerald Heiland is a Researcher affiliated with the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), specifically within the Department of Physical Activity and Health. She holds a PhD and MSc in relevant fields. Her research focuses on the interplay between physical activity, sedentary behavior, cognitive function, and cerebral blood flow using neuroimaging techniques like fNIRS. She also investigates sleep, cardiorespiratory fitness, and cardiovascular health. She is currently employed at Uppsala University’s Department of Surgical Sciences since 2021, alongside her GIH role.

Her work spans studies on adolescents’ mental health linked to vitamin intake, effects of nitrate and breakfast on cognition, and randomized trials assessing physical activity breaks. Over 24 publications highlight her contributions to public health and neuroscience. Her research often employs longitudinal analyses and randomized controlled trials, emphasizing translational applications for improving health outcomes.

Emerald collaborates widely, appearing as a co-author on studies addressing hypertension guidelines, aging populations, and cardiovascular risk factors. She has contributed to global health surveys and cohort studies, demonstrating a commitment to both clinical and population-level research.