Bournemouth University

This study compares three types of dietary advice to see which one helps people reduce their intake of free sugars (added sugars and those in honey, syrups, and juices). Around 29 adults in the UK who eat more than 5% of their calories from free sugars will receive one of the adv…

This completed study from Bournemouth University tested three types of dietary advice to help people reduce their intake of free sugars. 72 adults in southern England who ate more than 5% of their calories from free sugars took part. Researchers tracked their sugar intake, diet q…

This completed pilot study looked at how lifestyle factors like diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, smoking, and alcohol use relate to pain sensitivity in 20 women with fibromyalgia. Participants wore a Fitbit, logged food, completed questionnaires, and had pain sensitivity t…

This study tested a new way to measure heart fitness (VO2 max) in 30 people before and after hip replacement surgery. Participants wore a small chest sensor to estimate VO2 max without exercise. The goal was to see if this method can track natural recovery over 12 weeks. It is a …

This study tested a nutrition training program for home care workers to help people with dementia eat better at home. Researchers worked with 139 participants, including people with dementia, their families, and care staff, to see if the program was practical and acceptable. The …