National University Of Singapore

This study tested a 12-week intensive exercise program (aerobic and resistance training) in 58 adults aged 40-85 with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive issues. The goal was to see if exercise could improve thinking, blood sugar, inflammation, and physical function. Results may h…

This study tested whether Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy, a non-invasive treatment using leg cuffs to boost blood flow, can improve brain circulation in people with severe narrowing of key brain arteries. The 130 participants had recently experienced a stroke o…

This completed trial in Singapore tested whether telling people their 'heart age' and giving them a behavior-change app (HOPE-CVD) could lower their risk of heart disease. Over 1,100 adults aged 30-74 with at least a 5% risk were split into four groups, each receiving different l…

This study tests whether an 8-week choral singing program can improve the well-being of nursing home residents with dementia. Participants attend one 75-minute group singing session each week, plus a dress rehearsal and final concert. Researchers measure changes in stress hormone…

This study tested whether listening to live or recorded music during dialysis can reduce pain, itch, anxiety, and depression. 102 adults on dialysis took part. They had one week of normal dialysis for baseline data, then a week with live music, then a week with recorded music. Re…

This study looked at whether taking part in urban farming classes can improve the well-being of older adults aged 50 to 85. Over 24 weeks, participants learned hands-on gardening techniques, including physical activity and social interaction. Researchers measured stress levels, q…