University Of Palermo

This study tested whether a three-week ketogenic diet could improve hormone and metabolic measures in 26 adults with active acromegaly, compared to a Mediterranean diet. Participants followed each diet for three weeks, with a two-week break in between. The main goal was to see ch…

This study tested two different exercise programs in 111 adults aged 60-85 to see which better improves strength, balance, and walking ability, and reduces fear of falling. Participants did either resistance training with elastic bands or a mix of balance and strength exercises f…

This pilot study tested whether a wheat-free and milk-free diet could reduce symptoms in people with Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to either the special diet or a control diet. After two months, those on the wheat-free diet …

This study tested a new medical device that injects a special type of collagen into the skin to reduce wrinkles and improve skin quality. One hundred adults with mild to severe skin aging received the injections and were followed for 60 days. Researchers measured changes in wrink…

This study tested whether a short, 3-minute neck stretch could lower blood pressure in 25 healthy adults. Participants did a gentle stretch on one side of the neck, and researchers measured blood pressure, tissue stiffness, and heart rate changes. The goal was to see if stretchin…

This pilot study explored whether the Feldenkrais Method, a gentle movement and awareness practice, could reduce stress and improve well-being in 24 healthy, sedentary women aged 26-59. Participants attended eight daily 90-minute sessions or served as controls. Researchers measur…

This study looked at whether doing drop jumps during warm-up helps young basketball players jump higher, sprint faster, and land more stably. Twenty-two athletes were split into two groups: one added drop jumps to their warm-up for 8 weeks, the other did not. Researchers measured…

This study tested how a single session of upper body resistance training, with or without extra static stretching, affects the heart and muscle recovery in 28 healthy men. Researchers measured heart workload and muscle oxygen levels right after exercise and 30 minutes later. The …

This study looked at whether adding special play-based lessons about movement, food, and the environment to preschool routines could improve young children's health knowledge and motor skills. 160 children aged 3 to 6 took part, with some classes doing the extra activities and ot…

This study followed 280 people previously diagnosed with non-celiac wheat sensitivity to see if they still needed to avoid wheat years later. Researchers used questionnaires and, in some cases, a double-blind wheat challenge to confirm if symptoms returned. The goal was to unders…

This study tested how a single upper-body resistance training session, with or without added static stretching, affects blood vessel function, muscle performance, and blood pressure in 27 healthy men. Participants were measured before, right after, and 30 minutes after exercise. …

This study looked at 500 women with non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS) to see if they have more gynaecological issues than healthy women or those with celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers also tested whether a gluten-free diet could improve these problems. A s…

This study looked at whether a roller massage (like using a foam roller) can temporarily lower blood pressure in healthy young adults. Researchers measured changes in tissue hardness and blood pressure after a short massage session. The goal was to understand how massage might af…

This study tested whether full-body suits made with far-infrared (FIR) emitting fibers affect body temperature, heart rate, oxygen use, and power output in young competitive cyclists. Nine cyclists rode a stationary bike for 40 minutes at a steady pace, then did a 5-second sprint…

This study tested whether foam rolling the neck could change blood pressure and improve neck movement in 24 healthy young adults. Participants used a massage roller on the right side of their neck for four short sessions. Researchers measured blood pressure, heart rate, tissue ha…

This completed study tested whether a short session of neck stretching or using a massage roller on the neck could improve flexibility not only in the neck but also in the hip. Thirty healthy adults participated, and researchers measured range of motion and tissue stiffness. The …

This completed study enrolled 164 adults with chronic heart failure, some also with permanent atrial fibrillation. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and certain microRNAs (genetic molecules) and used echocardiograms to look at heart structure. The goal was to und…