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This study tested a 12-week program designed to help families in Chile develop healthier daily movement habits. It involved 136 parent-child pairs from three schools. The program combined weekly digital tips for parents with three in-person family activity sessions, aiming to inc…

This study tested whether changing the timing of home nutrition feeds from overnight to daytime could improve blood sugar control and sleep quality for people with short bowel syndrome. Twenty patients tried their usual overnight feeding for one week, then switched to daytime fee…

This large study tested whether sending exercise guides and motivational tips through the mail could help older women become more active and improve their health. It enrolled nearly 50,000 women aged 60+ to see if this remote program could reduce serious health problems like hear…

This small Stanford study tested whether using magnetic pulses to gently stimulate the brain during sleep could help treat depression. It involved 15 people with moderate-to-severe depression who hadn't responded well to at least one antidepressant medication. Researchers measure…

This study tested two different programs to help adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea who also don't get enough sleep. Researchers compared a sleep education program alone against the same education plus a breathing machine (PAP device). The goal was to see which approach bet…

This study tested whether actively involving fathers during pregnancy and their baby's first year could help prevent rapid weight gain and obesity in infants. Researchers enrolled 657 mother-father pairs from minority backgrounds and randomly assigned them to receive either stand…

This program aimed to prevent obesity by helping mothers and their young children develop healthy habits. It worked with over 1,600 families at community health centers in Boston, focusing on diet, activity, sleep, and social needs like food and housing security. The goal was to …

This study tested whether the timing of extra sleep affects what teenagers eat. Researchers worked with 190 healthy teens, comparing 'Morning Larks' and 'Night Owls,' to see if aligning longer sleep with their natural body clock reduces calorie intake and unhealthy foods. The goa…

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 brief behavioral program called 'Sleep Well!' is practical and helpful for families with young children who have sleep problems. Researchers worked with 103 parent-child pairs from urban primary care clinics to see if the program was easy for families …

This study tested whether improving sleep for people recovering from a stroke in the hospital could help them get better faster. Researchers worked with 400 stroke patients during their rehab stay. They trained hospital staff to reduce nighttime disruptions and screened patients …

This completed study tested whether tablets made from the Eschscholzia (California poppy) plant could safely improve sleep for adults with insomnia. 104 participants were randomly assigned to take either the herbal tablets or a placebo (dummy pill) daily for four weeks. Researche…

This study tested a new sleep education program designed for pairs (dyads) of an Alzheimer's patient and their live-in caregiver who both have sleep problems. The program taught behavioral techniques to improve sleep for both people. Researchers measured if the program improved s…

This study tested whether short 'power naps' could help tired anesthesiology residents perform better during simulated medical emergencies. Researchers recruited 44 residents who worked night shifts and got little sleep. They compared the performance of residents who took a short…

This small study tested a simple program designed to help depressed teenagers sleep better. It involved one coaching session and used smartphone tools to teach better sleep habits. The main goal was to see if the program was practical and acceptable to teens and their doctors, no…

This study tested whether a daily capsule containing betalains, a natural compound from beetroot, could improve blood vessel health, sleep, and quality of life in healthy middle-aged people. Forty-two participants took either the supplement or a placebo for a month while research…

This study tested whether a specially designed sleep cap could help babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) sleep better and improve their body's vital signs. Researchers compared 53 stable infants over 32 weeks old, with some wearing the cap and others not. The cap was …

This study tested a special sleep improvement program for teenagers with ADHD who also have trouble sleeping. Researchers wanted to see if teaching better sleep habits could help improve both sleep and ADHD symptoms like focus and behavior. The program combined online learning wi…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could help women experiencing perimenopause. 500 women in the US took either the test products or a placebo for 7 weeks, reporting on their stress, sleep, and fatigue levels from home. The goal was to see if these pro…

This study tested an online program to help adult survivors of childhood cancer who struggle with insomnia and thinking problems. Over 1,500 participants were randomly assigned to either a 9-week internet-based sleep therapy program or basic sleep education. Researchers measured …

This study tested whether teaching sleep habits through an interactive game could help menopausal women. Researchers wanted to see if this fun, digital approach was better than traditional advice for improving sleep quality, reducing menopause symptoms, and boosting overall well-…

This study tested whether a powder supplement could improve sleep and daytime performance in adults with sleep troubles. Forty participants tried a placebo for two weeks, then the test powder for four weeks, while tracking their sleep with a Fitbit and questionnaires. The goal wa…

This study tested whether an online sleep improvement program is practical and acceptable for people with mild memory problems or early-stage dementia who also have trouble sleeping. Researchers enrolled 30 older adults to try the digital program, which teaches techniques to impr…

This study tested whether sleeping at least one extra hour each night for three weeks could help healthy college students better tolerate pain and experience fewer pain symptoms. Researchers monitored 36 students' sleep and measured their responses to pressure and cold pain befor…

This small study tested whether taking rosemary and daylily herbal extracts could improve sleep quality in healthy adults over 50. Ten participants tried different doses of the supplement or a placebo over eight weeks while researchers tracked their sleep patterns and energy leve…

This study aimed to find out if inserting small ear tubes (tympanostomy tubes) improves sleep and quality of life for young children with long-lasting fluid in the middle ear (chronic otitis media with effusion). Researchers compared 60 children, aged 1-4, who either got the tube…

This study tested whether a simple light therapy routine could help adults with mild sleep problems. Researchers had 20 participants try using blue light in the morning and red light in the evening for a week to see if it helped them fall asleep faster and feel more alert upon wa…

This study tested two different 8-week online programs to help adults who are distressed by tinnitus, the perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears. Researchers compared an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program, a mindfulness-based program, and a waiting li…

This study tested whether four different nutritional supplements could improve sleep quality in healthy adults. 376 participants took either a supplement or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in sleep quality, daytime alertness, and overall mood to see if …

This study tested whether a specific plant-based sleep supplement works better than melatonin at improving sleep quality. It involved 89 healthy women aged 35-55 who reported having poor sleep. Researchers compared the two products by having participants wear smartwatches to trac…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could help people sleep better. Over 1,600 adults in the US who wanted better sleep took either an active product or a placebo (inactive pill) for several weeks without knowing which one they received. Researchers mea…

This small study looked at whether massage therapy given by a trained professional could help babies sleep longer and improve the bond with their mothers. It involved 24 healthy, full-term babies aged 0 to 6 months. Researchers measured the babies' sleep and the mothers' feelings…

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 why morning bright light therapy, which can help shift a teenager's sleep schedule earlier, sometimes doesn't work. Researchers tested 88 healthy teens aged 14-17 to see how staying up late under normal home lighting and getting less sleep affects t…

This study aimed to understand if babies with very flexible joints (joint hypermobility) have different sleep patterns than babies with normal joints. Researchers compared 60 healthy infants aged 6 to 9 months, using a parent questionnaire to track sleep duration, awakenings, and…

This study looked at whether regularly getting 1.5 hours less sleep increases the risk of heart disease, weight gain, and diabetes in women. For 6 weeks at a time, 54 healthy women either slept their normal amount or had their sleep shortened. Researchers measured blood pressure,…

This study aimed to understand if using an air purifier at home causes short-term changes in people's health. Researchers recruited 42 healthy young adults in Abu Dhabi. They used data from participants' Apple Watches to compare health metrics like heart rate and sleep while usin…

This study aimed to understand if hormones before birth are linked to having very flexible joints. Researchers compared the finger length ratio of 180 young adults with and without flexible joints. They measured this ratio because it is thought to be a marker of hormone exposure …

This study aimed to understand if artificial light at night makes blood sugar problems from not getting enough sleep even worse. Researchers studied 14 healthy adults who spent over a month in a lab under controlled sleep and light conditions. They specifically tested how one wee…

This study investigated whether helping adults who sleep less than 7 hours per night to get more sleep could lower their blood pressure during sleep. Researchers compared an 8-week sleep improvement program to a control group. They measured blood pressure over 24 hours and tracke…

This study aimed to understand how negative social experiences, specifically race-based rejection, affect sleep and heart function. Researchers compared sleep and heart measurements in African American and Caucasian American adults after a social rejection task versus a calm cont…

This study aimed to understand how sleep and diet affect the performance and mental health of college baseball players. Researchers tracked 38 Columbia University athletes, measuring their sleep patterns, food intake, and on-field results like pitching speed and hitting power. Th…

This study tested whether a personalized online program delivered through WeChat could help university students improve how they spend their day. Fifty students were randomly assigned to either receive the program, which gave them tailored feedback and support, or to continue the…

This study investigated how one night of total sleep loss affects blood pressure and emotional responses during social interactions. Researchers compared 77 healthy African American adults who either had normal sleep or were kept awake all night. Participants then completed socia…

This study aimed to understand if the order you eat foods in a meal—specifically, eating carbohydrates last versus first—affects blood sugar levels in elite female athletes during their normal training. Twenty-two healthy athletes wore a continuous glucose monitor for six days at…

This small, early-stage study aimed to understand how a pill containing THC (the main active ingredient in cannabis) affects sleep. Researchers tested 18 healthy young adults, including both regular cannabis users and non-users, to see how different doses influenced their sleep p…