PERFORMANCE

This study looked at whether chewing caffeinated gum can improve volleyball performance in trained female players. Eleven healthy athletes took part in three sessions: one with placebo gum, one with a single 300 mg dose of caffeine gum, and one with three 100 mg doses spaced out.…

This study looked at whether taking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) before exercise helps well-trained cyclists perform better during a long, intense ride. Nineteen athletes did two lab sessions: three hours of moderate cycling followed by a max-effort time trial. They took eith…

This study looked at whether taking blueberry supplements for 8 weeks could reduce muscle damage, improve liver health, and boost lung function in 36 male football players aged 14-18. Some players took blueberries while doing extra exercise, others just took blueberries, and a co…

This study looked at whether doing drop jumps during warm-up helps young basketball players jump higher, sprint faster, and land more stably. Twenty-two athletes were split into two groups: one added drop jumps to their warm-up for 8 weeks, the other did not. Researchers measured…

This completed study looked at whether carrying a weapon affects thinking and reaction speed. Researchers tested 82 public employees — 41 armed and 41 unarmed — using light-based reaction tasks and memory tests. The goal was to see if the demands of armed duty change how quickly …

This study looked at whether grip strength is linked to performance in professional hockey players. Nineteen players from Swedish leagues had their grip strength measured and compared to game stats like scoring and shooting accuracy. The goal is to see if grip strength could be a…

This study tested whether adding cognitive tasks like decision-making and memory challenges to basic soccer dribbling drills could improve both thinking and motor skills in teens. 43 male adolescents aged 16-18 were split into two groups: one did cognitively enriched soccer pract…