We associate cinnamon with many sweet treats and Christmas scents, but ongoing research is compiling mounting evidence that there is a lot more to this well loved spice.

Creatine is arguably the world's most well researched and widely used sports supplement after whey protein, but how does it work within the body and is its extensive usage even justified?

The diagnosis of concussion in athletes at grassroots and professional levels are hugely difficult especially as there is a huge reliance on self-reporting of symptoms. A study which is recruiting professional male rugby players in England, during seasons 2017-18 + 2018-19, is looking to determine if biomarkers (microRNAs) in saliva and urine can be used to objectively diagnose sports-related concussions.

While rugby has introduced the HIA protocol, which has been shown to reduce the incidence of concussed players continuing to play, a test like this may be beneficial for return-to-play decisions. If a clinical use is determined in this study then this may open up further study of female and young athletes. Find out more about this study below.

22/06/20

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