University Of Georgia

This study looked at whether eating different amounts of pecans every day for 28 days can improve cholesterol and other heart health markers in adults who are overweight or have high cholesterol. 108 participants were split into groups that ate pecans providing 6%, 13%, or 20% of…

This study looked at whether adding small amounts of cottonseed oil to the diet can improve cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors. 95 adults at increased risk for heart disease drank shakes and ate snacks with different amounts of cottonseed oil for 28 days. Researcher…

This completed pilot study tested a 6-week web-based program called Mind Your Heart in 37 adults who were university employees. The program combined DASH diet education with mindful eating training to improve eating habits and health measures like blood pressure and cholesterol. …

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) afterschool program for 32 children ages 9-17. The goal was to see if kids would use and enjoy the VR system, and to measure their physical activity. This was a pilot study to gather information, not to treat or cure any disease.

This study used brain scans and follow-up surveys to understand how anti-vaping public service announcements influence young African American vapers. 24 participants watched the ads during an fMRI scan and reported their vaping and smoking habits over the next month. The goal is …