Loughborough University

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks could help healthy adults think more clearly and have fewer digestive problems. Researchers compared a probiotic to a placebo (a dummy pill) in 85 participants to see if it improved memory, focus, gut sympt…

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks could help people exercise better and recover faster. It involved 36 healthy, active adults who took either the probiotic or a placebo. Researchers measured exercise performance, muscle soreness, and blood …

This study tested whether a simplified, 4-week Tai Chi exercise program could improve ankle function for people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers compared the Tai Chi training to a self-management approach in 36 adults, measuring ankle strength, balance, and stability. …

This study aimed to understand how a single hour of walking or jogging affects the body's natural appetite signals and brain activity. Researchers measured hormone levels, food intake, and brain scans in 40 people of different body weights after exercise and at rest. The goal was…

This small study looked at whether taking dietary nitrate (like from beetroot juice) could help protect the heart and blood vessels from the temporary strain caused by drinking caffeine and being in the cold. Researchers tested 24 healthy young adults to see if nitrate supplement…