This year is dedicated to the birth of our son Benjamin Raisanen in 2007.

Goals of Raisanen.co.uk

1. Assist other researchers by providing guides and information
2. Help people trying to lose weight and exercise
3. Disseminate the research of Dr. Larry Raisanen
4. Provide some leisure-time pursuits and personal interests
5. Provide impartial reviews on bike / commuting products

Weight-loss plan

The weight-loss plan on these pages was designed to offer free, impartial advice. This sight does not profit in any way. We try to disspell common myths about weight-loss, while offering scientifically-based advice on how best to lose weight.

Fast links to recent updates

• Update on the NERS evaluation


• Journal of Heuristics paper (2007)

Research in progress

I am currently engaged in the evaluation of the national exercise referral scheme in Wales, coded-named the NERS. The main outline of the research is available on this site here and a PDF update from July, 2007 here.

New Images Added

A number of new images have recently been added, please go to the photography page for information, or go direct to all new images here. Additional information is also available occassionally on my photo-blog.

Updates

I recently gave a presentation at ICPAPH 2008 in Amstredam. This was a short 10 min. presentation on the evaluation of the Welsh National Exercise Referral Scheme.

The presentation is available here.

Reviews

I am starting to review bikes, bike parts, bike clothing and accessories--particularly for commuting.