Energy metabolism

This completed study tested whether a Mediterranean diet could improve metabolic syndrome markers in 30 hospitalized adults with psychiatric conditions. Participants followed either a Mediterranean diet or a standard hospital diet for 8 weeks, then switched. Researchers measured …

This study looks at how the menstrual cycle changes blood sugar and energy use in women with type 1 diabetes. About 40 women will use a closed-loop insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor to track these changes. The goal is to understand how hormone shifts affect insulin need…

This study looked at how doing high-intensity exercise while fasting for 24-34 hours changes energy use and thinking skills in 25 healthy adults. Participants either rested or exercised during the fast, and researchers measured things like breathing, blood sugar, and cognitive te…

This study tested seven different diets—including time-restricted eating, alternate-day fasting, and low-calorie plans—in 84 healthy adults aged 18-35 with normal weight. Researchers measured changes in belly fat, body weight, and blood markers over a 4-week diet period followed …

This study tests whether combining heart rate and movement data from wearable devices can more accurately predict how many calories people burn over 24 hours. Researchers will monitor 120 healthy adults in a controlled lab and in daily life. The goal is to create a mathematical m…