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3 December 2020

Getting the handle on hangovers

Griffith University researchers have explored whether people experience the same hangover effects after a controlled dose of alcohol.

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27 June 2019

No sweat – tattoos don’t affect sweat or salt loss

Heavily inked people can stay cool — concerns thattattoos compromisesweat rates and raisesodium losses during exercise have been eased followinga new study from Griffith University.

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28 September 2018

Concerning levels of caffeine found in sports supplements 

Pre-workout supplements(PWS)claimtoimprove strength andreduce fatiguewhiletraining.Many of these productsrely on the stimulant properties ofcaffeine(often in large doses)to produce thisperformance enhancement, yetaverificationof the caffeine content of theseproductshas never been conducted- until now.

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8 August 2017
Associate Professor Ben Desbrow

Want to know the secret of great rehydration?…..Just eat

For decades we’ve been sold on the importance of rehydrating after exercise by consuming specialty formulated beverages such as sports drinks (and more recently milk), under a ‘not all fluids are created equal’ mantra .

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26 March 2015

Beer for good health

It was only recently that Griffith University research showed that it’s possible to improve the hydrating effects of beer without killing off its taste. Now there's more...

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18 March 2015

Beer for good health

It was only recently that Griffith University research showed that it’s possible to improve the hydrating effects of beer without killing off its taste. Now there's more...

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26 September 2014

Can you enjoy beer without a hangover?

A cold beer after a hard day at work can be a great way to relax. The trouble is that one can lead to another... and another.

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14 July 2014

World-first diet recommendations for young athletes

Australia’s leading body of sports dietitians has developed a world-first set of dietary recommendations to help active adolescent athletes, who compete and train on a regular basis, achieve optimal health and sporting success.

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16 September 2013
Associate Professor Ben Desbrow

Hydrating beer something to cheer

New Griffith beer could be good for you and reduce hangovers.

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11 August 2013
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics student Sophie Monument

Driving simulator puts SMS to the crash test.

Collaboration and cutting edge technology combine in Public Health degrees

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