University Of Guelph

This study tested whether a virtual reality training program could help 7-8 year old children learn to cross streets more safely. 98 healthy, English-speaking children were split into three groups: street-side training, VR training, or no training. Researchers measured how well c…

This study tested an online program to help parents of children in kindergarten through third grade feel more confident and happy. About 400 parents tried the program and gave feedback. The goal was to see if a strength-based approach could improve well-being and positive emotion…

This study tested how people who carry the gene for PKU (but don't have the disease) respond to a dose of phenylalanine, an amino acid found in food. 56 adults (carriers and non-carriers) took a phenylalanine drink, then had their thinking, mood, blood pressure, and blood/urine m…

This study looked at whether drinking beetroot juice each day during the first week of Ramadan fasting can improve exercise performance in healthy young adults. Twenty-one participants did a cycling test before and after fasting. The goal was to see if the nitrate in beetroot jui…

This study looked at whether taking extra betaine and choline (nutrients found in eggs) can improve markers of metabolic health in adults who are overweight or obese. 34 participants took part, and researchers measured things like blood fats, blood sugar, and insulin levels. The …