University Of South Carolina

This study tested whether adding social gaming features to a weight loss app helped people lose more weight. Researchers compared two versions of an app over one year in 240 adults who were overweight or obese and had risk factors for type 2 diabetes. One app version used game-li…

This study tested whether making three national healthy diet patterns more culturally relevant could help African American adults eat better and lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. Researchers worked with 63 participants who were overweight and had multiple diabetes risk factor…

This study tested a family-based program designed to help parents support their young children's social-emotional development and healthy lifestyle habits. It involved 80 Black and Latinx families with children aged 3-6. The program combined positive parenting techniques with dis…

This study tested whether using a specially adapted rowing machine could improve heart health and quality of life for adults who use motorized wheelchairs. Twelve participants completed 12 supervised rowing sessions over about seven weeks. Researchers measured changes in fitness,…

This study tested whether an online physical activity program could help adults who have had a knee replacement. Fifty participants were assigned to either start the program right away or after a 3-month wait. The goal was to see if the program, which included weekly goals and vi…

This study tested whether a specific combination of dietary supplements could help healthy adults sleep better and feel less stressed. 115 active participants were randomly assigned to take either the real supplement or a placebo pill for several weeks. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested whether a 6-week walking program delivered over the phone could help people with arthritis manage their symptoms. Researchers enrolled 267 adults with various forms of arthritis and randomly assigned them to start the program immediately or after a year. The pro…

This study compared three different exercise programs to see which works best for military trainees. Researchers tested high-intensity functional training against traditional strength training and a combined program over 8 weeks. They measured changes in fitness, body composition…

This study tested a new system for doctors to refer patients with chronic diseases to a 12-week exercise program at local community centers like the YMCA. Researchers tracked how many clinics used the system, how many patients got referred, and whether those patients saw improvem…

This study aimed to understand how different types of health messages affect people's confidence in eating healthy and the quality of their diet. Researchers enrolled 62 adults with overweight or obesity and split them into two groups. One group watched weekly video messages abou…