HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

This small study tested whether a 6-week summer youth employment program could help teens ages 14-17 maintain or lower their body mass index (BMI). Researchers measured weight, activity, sleep, and diet in 15 teens who worked at a summer camp. The goal was to see if the program s…

This study tested an online program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents create a healthier home environment for their children aged 6 to 11. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to reduce the risk of childhood obesity. About 459 families p…

This study tested a program to help people with long-COVID identify their needs and get a treatment plan. It used an online screening, a full health assessment, and digital training with a personal guide. 192 adults in Germany took part. The goal was to see if this approach could…

This study looked at how a 5-day low-calorie, low-carb diet program affects the body and metabolism of healthy adults. 64 healthy people took part in the program remotely. Researchers measured changes in body weight, blood pressure, and other health markers to see how the diet im…

This study looked at how well a healthy lifestyle program called Deaf Weight Wise works when run by community organizations for Deaf adults who use American Sign Language. 85 Deaf adults from New York took part. The goal was to see if local groups could successfully deliver the p…

This pilot study looked at whether healthy adults could stick with a daily routine of walking 30 minutes and playing a brain-training game on their phone. 32 people took part to see if the plan was easy to follow. The goal was to learn if this combo is a practical way to possibly…

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment when in-person therapy is limited due to COVID-19 rules. About 2000 patients from German clinics took part, using online questionnaires to shar…

This study looked at healthy women aged 30 to 60 who either started intermittent fasting (eating only during an 8-hour window) or quit smoking. Researchers checked if these lifestyle changes could improve DNA markers linked to aging and cancer risk over 6 months. Participants rec…

This study tested a program that helps low-income African Americans with diabetic kidney disease get their basic needs met, like food or housing. 50 people took part to see if the program was practical and could improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and quality of life. The goal w…

This study tested whether a program that teaches people about healthy lifestyles can improve their heart health and help with food insecurity. 460 adults from vulnerable populations took part. The program focused on increasing health knowledge to encourage better eating, exercise…

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) afterschool program for 32 children ages 9-17. The goal was to see if kids find the VR system easy and enjoyable to use, and whether it could help deliver consistent activities even when they can't attend in person. The study measured usab…

This study looked at whether a 4-month supervised program at the University of Vigo, combining exercise and health education, could help adults improve their lifestyle and mental well-being. 159 participants (students, staff, and community members) either joined the program or co…

This study tested a 5-session psychosocial program for 52 ninth-grade girls living in boarding schools in Turkey. The program included group activities on stress management, sleep hygiene, and healthy habits. Researchers measured changes in healthy lifestyle behaviors and sleep d…

This study tested two group-based brain health programs in 60 older adults who had memory concerns and lifestyle risks for dementia. The goal was to see if the programs were believable, useful, and easy to stick with. No treatment was given; instead, the researchers measured how …