BODY COMPOSITION

This study tested whether taking daily vitamin D or fish oil supplements helps maintain or improve bone health in older adults. Researchers followed 771 participants for two years, measuring changes in bone density, structure, and body composition. The goal was to see if these co…

This study tested a 12-week health program at a university to see if it could help overweight office workers. The program included guided brisk walking, nutrition education, and using a phone app to track progress. Researchers measured changes in weight, body fat, fitness, and bl…

This study tested whether a 12-week program of Zumba dance exercise combined with breathing salt-enriched air (halotherapy) could improve fitness, body composition, and breathing in older women. Twenty sedentary women were randomly assigned to either do the program or continue th…

This study tested whether a supervised weight training program could help people with lymphoma maintain muscle mass and strength while undergoing chemotherapy. Forty-two patients were randomly assigned to either follow the 4-month exercise program or receive usual care. Researche…

This study tested whether following the MIND diet, a plan focused on brain-healthy foods, could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS). For three months, 62 participants either followed the MIND diet or a standard healthy eating plan. Researchers measured if the diet improved t…

This study tested whether a 14-week exercise program could improve fitness, body composition, and movement quality in active women over 65. Forty participants were assigned to either follow the new exercise routine or continue their usual activities. The program combined strength…

This study tested whether teaching parents about sports nutrition could improve the body composition and athletic performance of their children. Researchers gave a 4-week online nutrition course to parents of 30 young basketball players aged 8-13. They measured the athletes' musc…

This study is checking back with mothers and children 12 years after a pregnancy program that tested a healthy diet and exercise plan. Researchers want to see if the program had any lasting effects on weight, health, and metabolism for both the moms and their now-preteen kids. Th…