HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

This study is testing whether an 8-week program of text messages can help adults reduce the time they spend sitting. Researchers will compare two types of text messages—scheduled reminders and responsive messages—to see which is more effective. The goal is to find a simple, acces…

This study aims to help adults at higher risk for health problems improve their diet and physical activity. Participants will receive health counseling from their primary care provider and use a digital platform for support. Researchers will measure changes in food choices, exerc…

This study tests a family-focused health program designed to prevent type 2 diabetes in Black communities in Southwest Georgia. It adapts a proven diabetes prevention curriculum for both parents and children, focusing on healthy eating and increased physical activity. Researchers…

This is a small pilot study to see if older adults find it easy and helpful to use an AI chatbot on their smartphones for health advice. Researchers want to know if the chatbot is user-friendly and if it might encourage participants to eat more fruits and vegetables and be more p…

This study aims to see if Tai Chi or yoga is better at improving flexibility, reducing anxiety, and enhancing sleep quality in healthy women. Forty women aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to complete either an 8-week Tai Chi program or an 8-week yoga program, with two 45-minut…

This study aims to create a detailed map of the different types of cells in body fat from older adults with obesity. Researchers will compare how a lifestyle program and an experimental drug that targets 'senescent' or worn-out cells affect insulin sensitivity and metabolism. The…

This study aims to understand how different measures of brain health relate to each other. Researchers will use a non-invasive device that stimulates and records brain activity in 63 healthy adults. The goal is to identify potential markers of brain health by comparing this new t…