HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

This study tested a program that helps low-income African Americans with diabetic kidney disease get their basic needs, like food and housing, while also providing lifestyle coaching. Fifty participants received one-on-one sessions and a device to track blood sugar and blood pres…

This completed study tested a program called HomeStyles-2, which aims to help parents of children aged 6 to 11 create healthier home environments. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to prevent obesity. Over 450 families participated, with s…

This small study looked at whether summer youth employment programs can help teens avoid unhealthy weight gain. Fifteen teens aged 14-17 worked at summer camps for six weeks. Researchers measured their body mass index and tracked physical activity, sleep, and eating habits to see…

This study looked at whether intermittent fasting or quitting smoking can change DNA markers linked to aging and cancer risk. 156 healthy women aged 30-60 followed a 6-month program with coaching and optional exercise. Researchers measured changes in DNA methylation patterns to s…

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) afterschool program for 32 children ages 9-17. The goal was to see if kids would use and enjoy the VR system, and to measure their physical activity. This was a pilot study to gather information, not to treat or cure any disease.

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing and hygiene rules limit in-person therapy. About 2000 patients from clinics took part, usi…

This study tested a program for people with long-COVID that includes an online screening, a detailed in-person assessment, and digital training modules with a personal counselor. 192 participants from Bavaria took part to see if this approach is practical and helpful. The goal wa…

This study tested whether teaching people about healthy lifestyles—through workshops or digital messages—could improve their cardiovascular health and help with food insecurity. It involved 460 participants from vulnerable populations. The goal was to see if better health knowled…

This study tested a 5-session psychosocial program for 9th-grade girls living in boarding schools. The program included group activities on stress management, sleep hygiene, and healthy habits. Researchers compared the girls who took the program with those who did not, measuring …

This study tested an 8-week group program called My Healthy Brain for older adults with memory concerns and lifestyle risk factors for dementia. The program, delivered via Zoom, taught mindfulness and behavior change skills to help participants improve exercise, sleep, diet, and …

This study tested a 4-month program called Ponte en Forma at the University of Vigo, combining supervised exercise sessions with health education on diet, smoking, alcohol, and emotional well-being. 159 adults (students, staff, and community members) either joined the program or …

This pilot study looked at whether healthy adults could stick with a program that combined daily walking with a brain-training game on a phone. 32 people took part to see if the routine was doable. The main goal was to see if people would join, stay, and follow the plan, not to p…

This study looked at whether community organizations can successfully run a healthy lifestyle program called Deaf Weight Wise (DWW) for Deaf adults who use American Sign Language. The program involved 16 weekly group sessions led by a trained Deaf counselor via Zoom. Researchers …

This study looked at how a five-day low-calorie, ketogenic diet program affects body weight and blood pressure in 64 healthy adults. Participants followed the diet remotely using a special kit. The goal was to see if this short-term diet causes measurable changes in metabolism. S…