PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

This study tested whether an online family support program could work well alongside a standard weight loss program for Black adults. Researchers wanted to see if adding family skills training online would be practical and acceptable to participants. The program focused on improv…

This study tested whether a regular workout using an interactive video game system (the ExerCube) could improve health as much as traditional moderate exercise. For 8 weeks, healthy adults did three weekly sessions of either the video game workout or standard endurance exercise. …

This study tested whether short, simple exercises called 'activity snippets' could help bus and tram drivers sit less and move more during their workday. Seventy drivers were randomly assigned to either try these snippets for 16 weeks or just receive standard activity advice. Res…

This study tested a new program designed to help young adult cancer survivors who have obesity. The program used video calls to teach strategies for managing weight, diet, activity, and lingering symptoms like pain and fatigue. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practic…

This study tested whether simple digital tools could help inactive people start a regular walking habit. About 150 adults who walked less than 5,000 steps a day were split into groups. Some received personalized walking plans via email, some got those plans plus email coaching, a…

This study tested whether a 12-week online group dance program is a practical and acceptable way to help young adults with Down syndrome get more physical activity. The goal was to see if this fun, social exercise could be a feasible strategy to help delay the onset of Alzheimer'…

This study tested a program called Free Time for Wellness (FT4W) to help low-income mothers in New York City get more physical activity. Researchers offered different combinations of free weekly fitness classes, childcare, and peer support to 89 moms to see what worked best. The …

This study tested whether a mobile app could help families become more active and prevent weight gain. Researchers worked with 30 parent-child pairs who weren't getting enough exercise to try the app for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if families found the app easy to use and…

This study tested whether daily text messages with simple behavior-change tips could help sedentary adults at risk for heart disease walk at least 1000 more steps per day. Over 600 participants used Fitbits to track their steps while receiving different combinations of goal-setti…

This study tested whether a one-year online program could help inactive adults at risk for heart disease get more exercise. The program included weekly coaching sessions, remote support, and a wearable activity tracker. Researchers compared this intensive program to a simpler app…

This study tested a two-year program in Danish schools and communities designed to help children aged 6-11 maintain a healthy weight and improve their wellbeing. The program focused on promoting better eating, more physical activity, good sleep, and less screen time. Researchers …

This study tested whether a culturally appropriate program could encourage older Chinese adults in the UK to be more physically active. Researchers wanted to see if people were willing to join the study, follow the exercise plans, and use tools like pedometers and support groups.…

This study looked at whether listening to music at different frequencies during yoga-based exercises could improve physical performance and thinking skills in inactive young adults. Thirty participants aged 18-35 were split into groups doing exercises with low-medium frequency mu…

This study tested whether using a massage gun on the back of the thigh muscles could improve flexibility, balance, and jumping ability. It involved 60 teenage boys, including active football players and those who are not physically active. Researchers measured these abilities bef…

This small pilot study tested if a 6-week online exercise program, led by an occupational therapist, could help seniors in a housing community become more active. Researchers wanted to see if involving respected community members as advisors would encourage more people to join an…

This study tested whether providing structured home exercise instructions could help people recover after a liver transplant. Researchers compared giving patients exercise brochures, exercise videos, or just standard care to see which approach best improved physical activity, red…

This study tested a 6-week program to help caregivers of people with dementia. Participants wore an Apple Watch to track their sleep and activity patterns and received weekly coaching calls. The goal was to help caregivers establish healthier daily routines to reduce symptoms of …

This study aimed to understand the specific barriers that prevent teenagers with high blood pressure (hypertension) from being physically active. Researchers surveyed 66 adolescents aged 10-19 who had been diagnosed with hypertension. The goal was to identify the obstacles these …

This study tested different ways to help children aged 8-12 stick with a home exercise program. Researchers used a flexible approach, offering personalized calendars, daily text reminders to parents, or coaching sessions to families who struggled with the routine. The goal was to…

This study tested how easy it is to use activity sensors (like fitness trackers) in a hospital's daily routine. Researchers wanted to see if these sensors could help staff monitor how much patients move around. The goal is to use this information to provide more personalized care…

This study tested a new website called RecTech Match, designed to help adults with physical disabilities find accessible local exercise opportunities and connect with others. Seven participants tried the website and received health coaching calls to see if it could help them over…

This completed study looked at the activity levels and sitting habits of over 800 first-year university students in Spain. Researchers used questionnaires to understand how these behaviors relate to students' weight and potential muscle and bone health risks. The goal was to gath…