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The caffeine effect… is it in your genes?

The effects of caffeine intake varies between individuals, and this variation has been attributed to factors such as age, gender and more recently, genetics. Now, a Massey University study is looking for athletic men to help researchers find out more about the effect of caffeine on sporting performance.

By |2021-06-15T22:24:41+12:00October 18th, 2018|Articles, General, News, Students|Comments Off on The caffeine effect… is it in your genes?

Can kiwifruit reduce exercise-induced stress in active women?

While exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle can prevent communicable diseases, it can also cause a stress response. In women, the exercise-induced stress response is implicated in menstrual dysfunction, infertility and osteoporosis later in life. Now Massey University researchers are investigating whether kiwifruit, which is high in vitamin C, can reduce the stress response triggered by exercise in women.

By |2021-06-15T22:24:41+12:00August 28th, 2018|Articles, General, News, Students|Comments Off on Can kiwifruit reduce exercise-induced stress in active women?

Massey University study explores teachers’ knowledge of nutrition and exercise

Obesity rates in children world-wide are burgeoning, and those attending childcare are more at risk. Now a new Massey University study hopes to discover information that may help design interventions offering simple, practical and relevant tips for early childhood education (ECE) teachers about nutrition and physical activity for pre-schoolers.

By |2017-08-17T14:29:28+12:00July 10th, 2017|Articles, General, News, Students|Comments Off on Massey University study explores teachers’ knowledge of nutrition and exercise

Tackling childhood obesity on land and in water

Physical activity is an important part of having a healthy life, and is commonly prescribed for managing your weight. But what about the challenges facing overweight children? How can we better understand the physical barriers these children must overcome so they can be physically active?

By |2016-10-11T11:41:46+13:00October 6th, 2016|Articles, General, News|Comments Off on Tackling childhood obesity on land and in water

Caffeine: 1 shot? Ok, 5 shots? Not so much

It's well known that Kiwis have a love affair with caffeine - but how many of us know about the potential hidden harm it could be causing us? Scientists at Massey University and University of Auckland are leading a large-scale research programme aiming to build a detailed picture of the amount of caffeine we're consuming, and how our varying rates of metabolism or genetic traits could be causing unseen problems.

By |2021-06-15T22:24:41+12:00October 1st, 2016|Articles, General, News, Students|Comments Off on Caffeine: 1 shot? Ok, 5 shots? Not so much

What is your child really drinking?

Drinks Research in Kids’ Sport (DRinKS) is the brainchild of Bachelor of Science Honours student Daniel Gordon. His study, majoring in exercise and sports science, is being supported by senior lecturer Dr Ajmol Ali from the School of Sport and Exercise, other sports scientists, as well as nutritionists from the School of Food and Nutrition.

By |2016-10-10T15:43:36+13:00April 20th, 2016|Articles, General, News|Comments Off on What is your child really drinking?
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