PESS staff member Dr Catherine Norton latest article in The Conversation Catherine discussed: that our bodies run on an internal clock, a rhythm guided mostly by daylight. In winter, when light fades sooner, eating later […]
Tag: Nutrition
Why sitting down – and getting back up – might be the most important health test you do today – Catherine Norton Associate Professor Sport & Exercise Nutrition, University of Limerick.
PESS staff member Dr Catherine Norton recently wrote an article for The Conversation on how, with the right lifestyle habits, you can protect your strength, mobility and independence in aging Catherine discussed: Body weight and […]
Understanding Fat Tissue Energetics in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes – Dr John Noone
Adipose (fat) tissue plays an active role in the body’s metabolism—not just storing fat but also influencing energy use and hormone activity. As obesity and type 2 diabetes rates increase, it is important to understand […]
An Introduction to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) – Tabitha Billingham.
What is REDs? Relative Energy Deficiency (REDs) is a syndrome of impaired physiological and/or psychological functioning experienced by female and male athletes that is caused by exposure to problematic (prolonged and/or severe) low energy availability (LEA) […]
Stay well: Could creatine help non-athletic populations?-dr catherine norton.
PESS staff member Dr Catherine Norton was recently featured in an Irish Independent article about a potential role for creatine in perimenopause. Catherine discussed: Why Might Creatine Be Beneficial During Menopause? How Should Creatine Be […]
Fuel the work: Nutrition strategies for sport and exercise – Catherine norton RD, PHD.
PESS staff member Dr. Catherine Norton was recently featured in an Irish Independent article about optimal nutrition strategies for sport and exercise. Catherine discussed: How nutrition can amplify or dilute the impact of exercise. The […]
RTÉ BRAINSTORM: Why you shouldn’t take health advice from topless influencers – CATHERINE NORTON rd, phD.
PESS staff member Catherine Norton recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Catherine discussed how when it comes to health and social media, just because someone looks fit doesn’t mean they are fit to […]
My Experience as a PESS Intern – Blood Glucose Monitoring for Athletes – Aisling McElligott.
My internship revolved around evaluating the uses of continuous glucose monitors (CGM’s) for athletes. Currently, CGM’s are widely used in the diabetic population for monitoring glucose levels. They are small devices that are […]
PESS Internship: Exploring the potential for data analytics and innovation in applied sport and exercise nutrition – Shreya Ghosh.
What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) How did the internship help you grow professionally and personally? (Lessons learnt…) Did you face any challenges during your internship? (If so, how did […]
The Power of Protein: Managing Blood Sugar with Type 2 Diabetes – dr george pavis
Type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, affects millions of people worldwide. While it requires careful management, recent research has shown that protein consumption can play a significant role in reducing […]
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