SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR

This study tests a home-visit program for 800 pregnant women from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program teaches healthy eating, lifestyle, and feeding practices to help their children grow well. Researchers will measure how often kids eat vegetables at age 2 and track breastfeed…

This study tests whether a program called 'Active Families, Healthy Minds' can improve mental well-being in Chinese teens aged 10-14. The program adds parent-child home activities to regular school physical education. Researchers will compare this family-supported approach to sch…

This study looks at whether taking short walks throughout the day is better for kids at risk for type 2 diabetes than one longer exercise session. Researchers will measure blood sugar, insulin, and thinking skills in 188 children aged 8-11 with overweight or obesity. The goal is …

This study looks at how six weeks of aerobic or resistance exercise changes inflammation and immune markers in 36 sedentary young women aged 18-30. Researchers will measure blood and saliva samples to see how each exercise type affects the body's defenses. The goal is to learn wh…

This study aims to adapt a sleep-improvement program for African American adults who are overweight and sleep less than 6 hours per night. Researchers will test if the program is practical and satisfying for participants. The goal is to reduce health disparities linked to poor sl…

This study tests a new classroom setup where traditional desks are replaced with standing desks, fitballs, and wall boards to get kids moving more. Researchers will track 500 students in Spain to see if this reduces sitting time and improves thinking, fitness, and well-being. The…

This study is testing a smartphone app that gives you daily tips and tasks to help you be more productive and active. It uses a wearable sensor to track your movement and a secure system to verify your progress. The goal is to see if this combination can help healthy adults build…