Northumbria University

This study tested whether personalized audio cues (like a custom beat) played through a smartphone could improve walking in 60 people with Parkinson's disease. Participants walked in a lab while sensors tracked their speed, step length, and steadiness. The goal was to see if tail…

This study looked at whether taking tart cherry supplements for 7 days helps healthy, active people recover from intense exercise. Participants did arm exercises and were tested for muscle strength, soreness, and inflammation. The goal was to see if tart cherries could reduce pai…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, given before an afternoon nap, can improve sleep patterns linked to memory and thinking. Twelve healthy adults aged 60 and older took part. They received either real or fake tDCS, then nappe…

This study tested whether a daily drink made from whey protein and dairy phospholipids could help healthy adults aged 25-49 feel less stressed and recover faster from stress. 150 participants took either the active drink or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measured anxiety, he…

This study looked at whether eating a high-protein yogurt after exercise helps muscles recover better overnight compared to a flavored water jelly. 26 healthy adults aged 18-45 took part. Researchers measured muscle strength, jump height, and soreness 12 and 24 hours after a work…

This study tested how well three different drinks—strawberry-flavored semi-skimmed milk, a new whey-based drink, and plain water—keep children aged 9 to 11 hydrated. Thirteen healthy kids took part in four morning sessions, drinking each beverage and a smaller amount of water. Re…

This study compared two methods for setting the correct squat height during a wall squat exercise: the standard goniometer (a tool that measures joint angles) and a new calculator based on leg bone measurements. Researchers wanted to see if the calculator could provide accurate r…

This study looked at how people's usual caffeine intake changes the effects of coffee on exercise and thinking. Sixty-nine healthy, active adults did strength, sprint, and mental tests after drinking different doses of caffeinated coffee. The goal was to see if low, moderate, or …

This study looked at how three different drinks—semi-skimmed milk, milk permeate, and water—affect hydration, thinking, and mood in healthy 9-11 year olds. Thirteen children took part in three morning sessions, each testing a different drink. Researchers measured urine, blood, an…