A5072452890- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Sports Performance and Training
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Sleep and related disorders
- Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects
- Physical Activity and Health
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies
- Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Loughborough University
2019-2024
Newcastle University
2016-2024
Northumbria University
2015-2018
University of Ulster
2012-2016
Maastricht University
2016
Sunderland College
2015
University of Portsmouth
2014
Royal Victoria Hospital
2012
Queen's University Belfast
2012
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
1982
To determine any difference in patient response to implant overdentures compared with conventional complete dentures alone.In a randomized, prospective, controlled study, 122 edentulous patients (Mean age 64; 39 men, 83 women) underwent baseline assessment of denture satisfaction and quality life using the Oral Health Impact Profile-49 (OHIP-49) Denture Satisfaction Questionnaire. All were provided new (CCDs) that they wore for 3 months, at which point reassessed same measures. Patients...
This study examined the effects of beetroot juice (BTJ) on recovery between two repeated-sprint tests. In an independent groups design, 20 male, team-sports players were randomized to receive either BTJ or a placebo (PLA) (2 × 250 mL) for 3 days after initial repeated sprint test (20 30 m; RST1) and second (RST2), performed 72 h later. Maximal isometric voluntary contractions (MIVC), countermovement jumps (CMJ), reactive strength index (RI), pressure-pain threshold (PPT), creatine kinase...
To evaluate the plasma bioavailability of betanin and nitric oxide (NOx) after consuming beetroot juice (BTJ) whole (BF). BTJ BF were also analysed for antioxidant capacity, polyphenol content (TPC) betalain content.Ten healthy males consumed either 250 ml BTJ, 300 g or a placebo drink, in randomised, crossover design. Venous samples collected pre (baseline), 1, 2, 3, 5 8 h post-ingestion. Betanin was with reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) mass spectrometry...
This study examined whether beetroot juice (BTJ) would attenuate inflammation and muscle damage following a marathon. Using double blind, independent group design, 34 runners (each having completed ca. ∼16 previous marathons) consumed either BTJ or an isocaloric placebo (PLA) for 3 days Maximal isometric voluntary contractions (MIVC), countermovement jumps (CMJ), soreness, serum cytokines, leucocytosis, creatine kinase (CK), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), aspartate...
This study examined whether consuming collagen peptides (CP) before and after strenuous exercise alters markers of muscle damage, inflammation bone turnover. Using a double-blind, independent group's design, 24 recreationally active males consumed either 20 g day−1 CP or placebo control (CON) for 7 days 2 performing 150 drop jumps. Maximal isometric voluntary contractions, countermovement jumps (CMJ), soreness (200 mm visual analogue scale), pressure pain threshold, Brief Assessment Mood...
Dietary inorganic nitrate is a popular nutritional supplement, which increases nitric oxide bioavailability and may improve exercise performance. Despite over decade of research into the effects dietary supplementation during there currently no expert consensus on how, when for whom this compound could be recommended as an ergogenic aid. Moreover, safe administration This study aimed to address these gaps.
Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a pattern of eating characterized by pathological fixation on restricting foods based their perceived health. Like many disorders, ON thought to be more prevalent in athletes. This was preliminary study explore the prevalence University students determine whether those who compete sports have higher orthorexic tendencies.116 male and female student athletes (age 21 ± 1 years) 99 non-athlete controls (21 2) from Universities North East UK completed ORTO-15 test (≤...
This study examined if subjective wellbeing in soccer players was affected by match location, result and opposition quality before a (PRE), 1 day after (POST-1), 3 days (POST-3). Eleven professional male from the under 23 squad playing Premier League 2 division completed questionnaire 17 matches. Match training load (session-rating perceived exertion) not different, regardless of result, or faced (P > 0.05). Subjective different at PRE 0.05); however, POST-1 POST-3, stress mood were ≥20%...
There are few community-based lifestyle interventions designed to target physical and mental health of men. We conducted a qualitative focus group study with men explore their perceived barriers facilitators uptake engagement improve wellbeing.A volunteer sampling approach (advertisements posted on premier league football club's social media) was used recruit aged 28 65 years who were interested in improving and/or wellbeing. Focus discussions at local club 1) men's interventions; 2)...
Superoxide dismutase-rich Tetraselmis chuii (T. chuii) is derived from marine microalgae and has been reported to increase gene expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related 2 (NRF2) related antioxidant enzymes in myoblast tissue culture models. Human research indicated that T. supplementation can improve recovery exercise-induced muscle damage, but its effects on endurance exercise performance the molecular bases may underlie any ergogenic are unclear. Healthy participants underwent 14...
T-regulatory cells (Tregs) are a sub-population of lymphocytes that act to suppress aberrant immune responses. We investigated changes in the numbers naïve and terminally differentiated Tregs peripheral blood establish their role immuno-suppressive response prolonged exercise. Blood was drawn from seventeen experienced runners (age 40 ± 12 years; height 1.75 0.08 m; mass 71.4 10.8 kg) before, ~1 h after (POST-1h), on day following marathon (POST-1d). (CD3+CD4+Foxp3+CD25++CD127−) were...
Abstract Purpose To examine the prevalence of disordered eating (DE) in elite male and female soccer players influence perfectionism. Methods Using a cross-sectional design, ( n = 137) 70) non-athlete controls 179) completed clinical perfectionism questionnaire (CPQ-12) attitudes test (EAT-26) to assess DE risk, respectively. Results Male had higher EAT-26 scores than (10.4 ± 9.9 vs. 6.8 6.7; P 0.001), but there were no differences levels (EAT-26 score ≥ 20) (15 5%, respectively; X 2 0.079)...
Purpose: We examined whether the situational match factors (location, result, and opposition quality), as well playing position menstrual cycle phase, influenced self-reported well-being in female soccer players. Methods: Twenty-two professional players (25 ± 5 years) from a squad Women's Super League England their phase via an online survey, soreness, sleep, stress, mood, fatigue on 1 (positive) to (negative) scale morning of day (MD) for next 3 days (referred MD + 1, 2, 3, respectively)....