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Global experts to debate the latest in diet, exercise and sports performance
Press releases • Dec 10, 2015 14:31 GMT
Some of the world’s leading researchers will present the latest findings in how diets, supplements and exercise can affect health and sporting performance at a major conference in Newcastle next week (15-17 December).
Northumbria graduate cooks up a storm with TV chef
Press releases • Dec 08, 2015 12:18 GMT
A Northumbria University graduate is working with Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food on a mission to get the North East cooking healthily.
COMMENT: Does the food children eat for breakfast fuel exam grades?
Press releases • Apr 09, 2015 00:00 BST
Pam L Graham, Senior Research Assistant in Health and Life Sciences, discusses how a good breakfast influences how we think and learn.
Plants and the Human Brain - Why humans think like insects
Press releases • Feb 06, 2014 00:00 GMT
Similarities between human and insect brains could be the reason why humans are attracted to plant-derived chemicals, such as tea, coffee, tobacco and drugs, according to a new book.
Double Olympic champion to attend sport nutrition event at Northumbria
Press releases • Dec 16, 2013 00:00 GMT
Dame Kelly Holmes, Technical Advisor at the GSK Human Performance Lab, will join leading experts in sport and exercise nutrition at Northumbria University, Newcastle this week.
Brain food – putting science on the menu
Press releases • Sep 06, 2013 00:00 BST
Diners will discover how the food on their plate can impact their brain function at a special dining experience during the British Science Festival in Newcastle.
Research on the menu
Press releases • May 08, 2013 00:00 BST
A Northumbria University academic has joined forces with a care home company to analyse and optimise their menus for each season.
Do we know what we are eating?
Press releases • Feb 15, 2013 00:00 GMT
The food industry will be placed under the spotlight when Northumbria University academics lead a mini lecture series at the Life Science Centre this Spring.
Full of beans
Press releases • Feb 14, 2013 00:00 GMT
Computer games, ‘fat’ suits, and entertaining quizzes will be used by Northumbria University academics to teach the public about healthy eating.
Lose fat faster before breakfast
Press releases • Jan 24, 2013 00:00 GMT
People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new research from Northumbria University.