Loughborough University

This study tested whether a simplified 4-week tai chi program could improve ankle function in 36 adults with chronic ankle instability. Participants did tai chi exercises and self-management, each for 4 weeks. Researchers measured muscle responses, balance, and ankle stability to…

This study looked at whether taking a multi-strain probiotic supplement for 8 weeks could help recreational athletes perform better and recover faster after intense exercise. 36 healthy adults aged 18-40 who exercise regularly took either the probiotic or a placebo. Researchers m…

This study looked at how a single session of walking or jogging changes appetite-related hormones and brain activity in 40 adults who were either normal weight or overweight/obese. Researchers measured hormones like oxyntomodulin and ghrelin in blood samples and asked about hunge…

This study looked at whether dietary nitrate (found in foods like beets) can reduce the extra strain that caffeine and cold exposure put on the heart and blood vessels. 24 healthy adults took part in this completed trial. Researchers measured blood pressure and artery function to…

This study looked at whether taking probiotics every day for 8 weeks can improve thinking, memory, and digestion in healthy adults. 85 people took either a probiotic supplement or a placebo pill. Researchers measured changes in everyday mental slips and stomach discomfort using q…