Loughborough University

This study tested whether a simplified 4-week tai chi program could improve ankle function in 36 adults with chronic ankle instability. Participants did tai chi exercises and compared results to self-management. The goal was to see if tai chi could boost balance, muscle strength,…

This study tested whether a multi-strain probiotic supplement can improve exercise performance and recovery in 36 recreational athletes. Participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for 8 weeks and completed cycling tests and muscle soreness assessments. The goal was to se…

This study looked at how a single session of walking or jogging changes appetite-related hormones and brain activity in 40 adults who were either normal weight or overweight/obese. Researchers measured hormone levels in blood and used brain scans to see how participants responded…

This study looked at whether taking dietary nitrate (like from beetroot juice) can lessen the stress that caffeine and cold put on the heart and blood vessels. Researchers measured blood pressure and artery function in 24 healthy adults. The goal was to see if a simple supplement…

This study looked at whether taking probiotics every day for 8 weeks can improve thinking, memory, and digestion in generally healthy adults. 85 participants were randomly assigned to receive either a probiotic supplement or a placebo (dummy pill). Neither the participants nor th…