LIFESTYLE RISK REDUCTION

This study tested a new digital care approach for families with children living with obesity in Sweden. It compared standard in-person clinic visits to a program that replaced half the visits with a smartphone app for tracking health goals and communicating with caregivers. The g…

This study tested whether a 12-week group program, led by coaches, could help older adults living at home adopt healthier habits to protect their brains and potentially delay dementia. Researchers compared the coached program to a non-coached version and a regular activity class …

This study tested a smartphone app called LvL UP, designed to help adults prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, and improve mental well-being. Over 1,000 participants in Singapore used the app, which focuses on moving more, eating well, and stressing less. The…

This study tested a 'train-the-trainer' program to prevent heart disease by improving food choices. Community leaders from disadvantaged groups were taught how to run workshops that build practical food skills, not just share nutrition facts. The goal was to see if this approach …

This study tested a real-world program that uses digital tools and regular phone coaching to help adults improve their health. Over 2,600 participants received personalized support to eat better, move more, and lower their risk of heart disease. Researchers analyzed their data to…

This study tested a 12-month workplace wellness program designed to reduce stress and improve heart health for staff in long-term care facilities. It involved 159 staff and residents across six sites to see if the program was practical and showed early signs of working. Researche…

This study tested whether a fully automated smartphone app could be as effective as a traditional human coach program at helping people with prediabetes lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 368 adults were randomly assigned to use either the app with a smart scale or a…

This study aimed to understand how stress, eating habits, and sleep patterns are connected in university students and if they might signal early risks for heart problems later in life. Researchers asked 138 physical therapy students to fill out questionnaires about their stress l…