Northumbria University

This study tested whether drinking a daily supplement containing dairy phospholipids for 6 to 12 weeks could help healthy adults manage and recover from stress. Researchers measured how 150 participants felt and how their bodies reacted during stressful multitasking tests. Partic…

This study tested whether taking a tart cherry supplement for a week could help people recover faster from hard exercise. Twenty-one healthy, active participants took either the cherry supplement or a placebo pill, then performed arm exercises designed to cause muscle soreness. R…

This study looked at whether a person's regular daily caffeine intake changes how well coffee improves exercise performance. Researchers tested 69 healthy athletes, giving them different doses of caffeinated coffee before workouts. They measured strength, muscular endurance, spri…

This study aimed to find out which drink—semi-skimmed milk, milk permeate, or plain water—is best at keeping children hydrated during the school day. Researchers measured how well 13 healthy children, aged 9-11, retained each fluid and tested if the drinks affected their thinking…

This study aimed to find out which drink helps children stay hydrated better: strawberry-flavored milk, a new whey-based drink, or plain water. Thirteen healthy children aged 9-11 tried each drink while researchers measured their hydration, mood, and thinking skills. The goal was…

This study aimed to see if a simple calculator, based on leg bone measurements, could be as good as the standard tool for finding the right squat position. Researchers compared the calculator's results to measurements taken with a handheld angle-measuring device called a goniomet…