BODY COMPOSITION

This study looks at whether a Mediterranean diet can improve gut health and reduce inflammation in toddlers aged 2-3. Forty families will be randomly assigned to either a 3-week Mediterranean meal plan with free food boxes and nutrition coaching, or their usual diet. Researchers …

This study looks at whether a routine CT scan can tell doctors which patients with leg artery disease (PAD) will get better with exercise therapy. About 40% of patients don't improve with exercise and need a procedure to open blocked arteries. Researchers will measure muscle qual…

This study looks at whether an 8-week CrossFit program can make children aged 7 to 11 fitter and happier. Thirty kids will be split into two groups: one does CrossFit twice a week, the other sticks to their normal routine. Researchers will measure strength, body fat, anxiety, str…

This study follows 165 mothers and their babies for 6 months after birth to see if a mother's weight and diet affect her breastmilk and her baby's growth. Researchers will measure mom's body fat, diet, and health markers, and analyze breastmilk composition. They will also track t…

This study looks at how a special outdoor exercise program affects the health and fitness of women over 60. About 150 women will take part, with some doing the program and others not. The goal is to see if exercising in a park improves balance, cholesterol, and health knowledge.