Northumbria University

This study tested whether taking tart cherry supplements for 7 days helps muscles recover after intense exercise. Twenty-one healthy, active adults took either tart cherry or a placebo and did arm exercises. Researchers measured muscle strength, soreness, and inflammation. The go…

This study tested whether a daily drink containing dairy phospholipids (a type of fat found in milk) could help healthy adults cope with stress. 150 people aged 25-49 took either the active drink or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measured their anxiety, heart rate, and skin …

This study tested whether personalized sound cues (like a custom beat) played through a smartphone could improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease. 60 participants walked while their steps were measured by sensors. The goal was to see if tailored cues could make steps mo…

This study looked at whether eating a high-protein yogurt after exercise helps muscles recover better overnight compared to a flavored water jelly. 26 healthy adults aged 18-45 completed exercise sessions and had their muscle function, soreness, and readiness to exercise measured…

This study tested 69 athletes to see how different amounts of caffeine affect muscle endurance, sprinting, and thinking. Participants drank coffee with varying caffeine levels and then performed exercises. The goal was to understand if a person's usual caffeine intake changes how…

This study tested whether a simple calculation based on leg bone length can accurately set the correct wall squat height, instead of using a special angle-measuring tool called a goniometer. 21 healthy adults took part. The goal was to see if the easier method gives the same knee…

This study looked at how three drinks—semi-skimmed milk, milk permeate, and water—affect hydration, thinking, and mood in healthy 9-11 year olds. Over three mornings, 13 children drank each beverage and provided urine, blood, and breath samples. They also completed thinking and m…

This study tested three drinks—strawberry-flavored semi-skimmed milk, a new whey-based drink, and water—to see which one keeps children aged 9–11 hydrated the longest. Researchers measured urine output, blood sugar, stomach emptying, and even mood and thinking skills. The goal is…