University Of Delaware

This study tested whether taking a daily resveratrol supplement could help prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. For 24 weeks, half the participants took resveratrol while the other half took a placebo, with both groups also receiving calcium and vitamin D…

This study aimed to understand how temporary pain affects a person's ability to learn and remember new walking patterns, especially in older adults. Researchers tested 61 healthy young and older adults, using mild electrical stimulation to create brief pain during a walking task.…

This study tested whether having prosthetists screen for common hidden health problems during routine visits could improve care for people after a leg amputation. Seventy patients were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus extra screenings for is…

This study aimed to understand how muscle fatigue affects the risk of tripping and falling in adults aged 55-70 with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers compared 24 participants with and without knee arthritis by having them walk on a treadmill, complete strength and balance tests, …

This small pilot study aimed to understand how everyday stress might affect heart and blood vessel health, and whether this could be a reason for future memory or thinking problems. Researchers studied 17 middle-aged adults, some with depression, tracking their daily stress for t…

This study aimed to understand how the human brain senses salt in the blood and how this relates to blood pressure control. Researchers used brain scans and measured body responses in 29 healthy adults while they received a salty solution. The goal was to identify the brain areas…