WELL-BEING

This study tests a program designed to improve well-being and prevent mental health issues in children aged 8-10 and their parents. Over 15,000 families in four European countries will take part. Children attend a mental health day at school, while parents receive either training…

This study tests whether a college biology course that includes daily mindfulness practice can improve students' mindfulness, well-being, and reduce their physical stress response. 89 undergraduate students will take the 10-week 'Mindful Physiology' course, which combines lecture…

This study tests a new grief support program called Rise & Renew for Black women aged 40 and older who have lost a spouse, parent, or child. The program combines a weekend wellness retreat with 10 weeks of online group support. Researchers want to see if the program is helpful, e…

This study tests whether an adaptive music program can improve stress, loneliness, emotional control, and thinking speed in healthy older adults. About 75 participants will be split into three groups: adaptive music, traditional music, or a waitlist. The program lasts 4 weeks wit…

This study looks at whether a twice-weekly ballroom dance program for 6 months can improve physical fitness, mood, and quality of life in adults aged 50 and older. About 110 healthy volunteers will be assigned to dance, multicomponent exercise, or no intervention. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether a free Danish website called Mindhelper can improve mental well-being in 15- to 25-year-olds. Nearly 5,000 participants were recruited via social media and randomly assigned to either get access to the website or not. Researchers measure well-being, psych…

This study looks at whether drinking fruit kefir, a fermented probiotic beverage, changes certain chemicals in urine and saliva and affects feelings of well-being. Researchers will measure amino acids and stress-related biomarkers in 66 healthy adults who have never regularly con…