Research impact is often described as a journey. In our Sustainable Nutrition in Sport research programme at the University of Limerick, that journey began with undergraduate student projects and has since evolved into postgraduate research, […]
Tag: Nutrition
RECENT ADVANCES IN NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY: A MUSCLE-CENTRIC PERSPECTIVE – Prof. Brian Carson.
I recently attended The Physiological Society’s “Recent Advances in Nutritional Physiology: A Muscle centric Perspective” at the University of Exeter, UK, from 25–26 August 2026 as part of the Society’s 150th anniversary programme. The meeting, […]
PUBLICATION: INVESTIGATING NUTRITION AND HYDRATION KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG A COHORT OF AGE-GRADE RUGBY UNTION PLAYERS – SHANE SCANLON.
This study looked at what young rugby players know about nutrition and hydration, and how well they put that knowledge into practice. The players completed questionnaires about sports nutrition and hydration, provided urine samples before […]
Should we eat dinner earlier in winter? Why timing might matter more than you think – dr. catherine norton.
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 […]
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 […]
