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This study tests if taking short, 5-minute exercise breaks at work can prevent muscle and joint pain in workers. 150 adults will do either strength or stretching exercises every day for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure physical function and pain to see which type of exercise wor…

This study tests a smartphone app called StandUPTV that alerts adults after 30 minutes of evening screen time, encouraging them to stand or move. Researchers want to see if this can reduce total sedentary screen time and improve physical activity, sleep quality, and blood sugar l…

This study looks at how limiting eating to an 8-hour window each day affects sleep, physical activity, and sitting time in healthy college women aged 18-26. Participants will wear an activity monitor and report their eating times for three weeks. The goal is to see if time-restri…

This study looks at whether taking short walks during long periods of sitting can help thinking and blood sugar levels in young adults who sit a lot. About 33 people aged 18-35 who sit at least 9 hours a day and exercise little will try four different sitting routines, from no br…

This study tests whether a home-based mobile app can help parents of 3-4 year olds improve their child's daily physical activity, sleep, and screen time. About 80 children who currently meet few or no movement guidelines will wear activity trackers and have motor skills tested. P…

This study looks at whether a 3-month virtual program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready is practical for people waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis. About 60 participants will answer surveys and interviews about their activity, pain, and well-b…