A beetroot drink a day may keep the doctor away
Dr Luke Stanaway's doctoral research shows nitrate-rich beetroot juice can help reduce blood pressure.
Food menus within New Zealand primary school canteens: Do they meet the guidance?
And Prof. Carol Wham and PhD candidate Danika Pillay had some great media [...]
Can drinking coffee really stunt your growth? | Stuff.co.nz
Research into the effects of caffeine on children is variable, said Massey University professor of exercise science Ajmol Ali, who has led a large investigation into caffeine use in New Zealand.
More FM Interview – Coffee
For many people, coffee is an essential part of their daily routine. Whether it's for a morning boost or an afternoon pick-me-up, the caffeine in coffee can provide a much-needed jolt of energy.
Massey University’s Post
We caught up with Professor Ali to find out more about his role, his childhood and how he came to Massey.
Caffeine and Endurance Performance
In this Episode you'll learn about: The background on caffeine in endurance sports, [...]
Study finds that pill succeeds in suppressing sweetness
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Participants wanted for ground-breaking caffeine and sleep study
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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.
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.