Buddy up for a healthy heart: study tests mentoring as medicine
NCT ID NCT03670368
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether pairing a college student mentor with a younger student from Chicago public schools could improve the heart health of both. Researchers measured things like metabolic symptoms, blood vessel function, and insulin resistance. The goal was to see if a supportive relationship can have physical health benefits.
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Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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