HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

This small study looked at whether a 6-week summer youth employment program could help teens ages 14-17 maintain or lower their body mass index (BMI). Researchers measured weight, activity, sleep, and diet before and after the program. The goal was to see if working a summer job …

This study tested an online program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents create healthier home environments for their children aged 6 to 11. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to reduce the risk of childhood obesity. About 459 families pa…

This study tested a program for people with Long-COVID, including an online screening, a detailed health assessment, and digital training with a personal guide. 192 adults in Germany took part. The goal was to see if this low-threshold approach could help reduce symptoms and impr…

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) afterschool program for children ages 9 to 17. The goal was to see if kids would use and enjoy the VR system, and to measure how many stayed with the program. 32 children from a community program took part, and researchers tracked their st…

This study looked at how community organizations can successfully run a healthy lifestyle program called Deaf Weight Wise for Deaf adults who use American Sign Language. Researchers worked with partners in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, New York, to see if they could deliver t…

This study looked at 156 healthy women aged 30-60 to see if intermittent fasting (eating only during an 8-hour window) or quitting smoking could change DNA markers linked to aging and cancer risk. Participants received personal coaching and optional exercise over 6 months. Resear…

This study tested whether helping low-income African Americans with diabetic kidney disease meet their basic needs (like food, housing, and utilities) could improve their health. Fifty participants received support to address these challenges. The goal was to see if this approach…

This study looked at how a five-day low-calorie, ketogenic program changes the body and metabolism of healthy adults. 64 healthy participants followed the program remotely. Researchers measured changes in weight, blood pressure, and other health markers.

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment when in-person therapy is limited due to COVID-19 rules. About 2000 patients from rehabilitation clinics were surveyed about their interest in …

This study looked at whether healthy adults could stick with a program that combines daily walking with a brain-training game on a phone. 32 people took part to see if they would follow the routine. The main goal was to see if the program was practical, not to test if it improves…

This study tested whether teaching people about healthy lifestyles could improve their heart health and help with food insecurity. 460 adults from vulnerable populations took part. The program focused on increasing health knowledge to encourage better habits and reduce hunger.

This study tested two group-based brain health programs in 60 older adults who had memory concerns and lifestyle risk factors for dementia. The goal was to see if the programs were practical, well-liked, and helpful. Researchers measured satisfaction, participation rates, and ear…

This study tested a 5-session psychosocial program for 52 ninth-grade girls living in boarding schools in Turkey. The program included group activities on stress management, sleep hygiene, and healthy habits. Researchers measured changes in healthy lifestyle behaviors and sleep d…

This study tested a 4-month program at the University of Vigo that combined supervised exercise with health education. It included 159 adults (students, staff, and community members) to see if the program improved body mass index, blood pressure, diet, and emotional well-being co…