Loughborough University

This study tested whether a simplified 4-week Tai Chi program could help people with chronic ankle instability improve balance, strength, and stability. 36 participants did Tai Chi or self-management for 4 weeks each. Researchers measured muscle responses, joint position sense, a…

This study tested whether taking a multi-strain probiotic supplement for 8.5 weeks can improve exercise performance and recovery in recreational athletes. 36 healthy adults aged 18-40 who exercise regularly took either the probiotic or a placebo daily. Researchers measured things…

This study looked at whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can improve thinking, memory, and digestion in generally healthy adults. 85 participants were randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo. Researchers measured cognitive lapses, gut sympt…

This study looked at how one session of brisk walking or jogging changes appetite-related hormones and brain responses to food pictures in 40 adults with different body weights. Participants exercised for 60 minutes while wearing a mask to measure oxygen use. Researchers measured…

This completed study tested whether drinking beetroot juice (rich in nitrate) could reduce the strain on the heart and blood vessels caused by caffeine and cold exposure. Twenty-four healthy adults took beetroot powder, caffeine, and a cold foot bath while researchers measured bl…