BEHAVIOR, HEALTH

This small study looked at whether summer youth employment programs can help prevent obesity in teens aged 14-17. Over 6 weeks, researchers measured changes in BMI, physical activity, sleep, and diet. The goal was to see if working at a summer camp helps teens maintain or lower t…

This study tested whether sending text message reminders to patients and nudging their doctors could increase flu vaccination rates. Over 26,000 adults aged 50 and older took part. The approach used simple, low-cost tools like pre-visit texts and automatic vaccine orders in the e…

This study tested whether adding a digital goal-setting tool to standard well-child visits helps prevent obesity in babies. 900 parent-infant pairs were followed for 2 years. The approach focused on healthy eating, activity, screen time, and sleep habits.

This study tested two programs for people with long-term (chronic) low back pain that has no clear cause. One program combined exercise, behavior change, education, and mindfulness; the other added functional resistance training. Researchers measured pain, disability, strength, a…

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people in psychosomatic rehabilitation continue their therapy when in-person sessions are limited due to COVID-19 rules. About 2000 patients took part, and researchers measured their interest in digital t…

This study used special brain scans (PET imaging) to compare the brains of 40 people: experienced meditators with at least 10 years of practice and non-meditators. The goal was to see if meditation is linked to differences in brain synapses, which are the connections between brai…

This study tested whether videos focused on taste or health are more effective at encouraging adults to use herbs and spices when cooking. Over 500 U.S. adults aged 18-75 who cook at home at least twice a week watched the videos and answered questions. The goal was to see which t…