PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study tested a 12-week program designed to help families be more active. Researchers worked with parent-child pairs from schools in Chile. The program combined weekly digital tips for parents with three in-person family activity sessions to see if it could increase children'…

This study tested a new 12-week program where fellow veterans, trained as peer leaders, guided a small group of older veterans to improve their diet and physical activity. The goal was to see if this peer-led approach was practical and acceptable for helping veterans with mobilit…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a 6-month smartphone app program was practical and acceptable for helping young adult cancer survivors manage their weight. The program used an app, a smart scale, and an activity tracker to help with diet and exercise. Researchers…

This small pilot study tested whether a 3-month digital program could help young adult cancer survivors become more active and eat healthier. The program used a smartphone app, lessons, and optional features like text messages and simplified food tracking. Researchers measured if…

This study tested whether offering free youth sports programs at neighborhood parks, combined with extra community outreach to families, could help low-income children get more active. Researchers compared two approaches across 20 parks: one with just free programs, and another t…

This study tested whether adding game-like features to daily life could help university students become more active. Researchers recruited 255 students and split them into groups that used different motivational tools, like points, leaderboards, or a mobile game, to try and incre…

This study looked at whether an 8-12 week aerobic exercise program could improve fitness, heart health, and quality of life in postmenopausal women who get out of breath easily during physical activity. Researchers enrolled 43 inactive women to complete 24 training sessions. They…

This study tested whether actively involving fathers during pregnancy and their baby's first year could help prevent rapid weight gain and obesity in infants. Researchers enrolled 657 mother-father pairs from minority backgrounds and randomly assigned them to receive either stand…

This program aimed to prevent obesity by helping mothers and their young children develop healthy habits. It worked with over 1,600 families at community health centers in Boston, focusing on diet, activity, sleep, and social needs like food and housing security. The goal was to …

This study tested whether regular phone counseling could help people in rural Alabama become more physically active to help prevent cancer. 245 adults who weren't getting enough exercise received either the phone counseling program right away or were placed on a waiting list. Res…

This study tested a before-school exercise program called BOKS to see if it helped children. Researchers followed 188 kids aged 5-14 in three Massachusetts schools during 2018. They measured changes in the children's weight, quality of life, and thinking skills to see if the prog…

This study tested whether social incentives like games and charity donations could help low-income families increase their daily walking. Researchers gave 779 participants Fitbits to track their steps for 12 months, followed by 6 months of monitoring. The goal was to find practic…

This study tested different ways to help schools run nutrition and exercise programs more effectively. Researchers worked with 16 elementary schools in Texas to see which methods best reduced children's risk factors for future heart disease. They measured students' weight, fitnes…

This study tested a personalized program designed to help inactive Latina teenagers become more physically active. Researchers compared a comprehensive approach using one-on-one counseling, a tailored website, text messages, and Fitbit trackers against just using a Fitbit alone. …

This study tested an online program designed to encourage South Korean university students to be more physically active in their free time. 56 students participated in the three-month program, which provided online materials and activities to support regular exercise. Researchers…

This study aimed to create and test a practical plan to help elementary school teachers use 'active learning' in their classrooms. Active learning involves short bursts of movement during lessons to increase children's physical activity. Researchers worked with over 300 teachers …

This study tested a mobile app called HopeMove, designed to help teenagers (ages 13-18) who are undergoing cancer treatment. The app provides guided home exercise videos and a daily symptom tracker to encourage physical activity and monitor well-being. Researchers wanted to see i…

This study tested whether having a partner or support person attend medical appointments with patients preparing for weight loss surgery was helpful. Researchers wanted to see if this extra support led to better weight loss, healthier habits, and improved relationships after surg…

This study tested a personalized exercise program for women who have survived breast or endometrial cancer. All 323 participants used a Fitbit connected to their electronic health record. Women who struggled to meet activity goals received extra support, like online exercise vide…

This study tested whether a 6-week dance fitness program could reduce stress and improve mental health in women. Researchers enrolled 46 women aged 30-60 and compared those who did the dance program to a waitlist control group. They measured stress levels, anxiety, depression, an…

This study tested whether a 6-week educational program on healthy behaviors could help pregnant women sleep better and be more physically active. Researchers compared 57 pregnant women, with one group receiving the weekly training and the other receiving only standard care. The g…

This study tested a 6-week phone-based program called 'Heart Up!' designed to help adults with heart disease who feel hopeless. The program provided motivational support from a nurse, sometimes with extra support from a loved one, to help participants become more physically activ…

This study tested a program that teaches relaxation and mindfulness skills to help people manage chronic pain. Researchers wanted to see if adding a fitness tracker to the program made it more helpful. They enrolled 82 adults with long-term pain to try the program and see if it w…

This study tested a home-based exercise program designed to help people manage severe fatigue after lung cancer surgery. Researchers worked with 235 patients who had non-small cell lung cancer to see if starting exercises right after surgery or waiting 6 weeks worked better. The …

This study tested whether a special breathing technique, called cardiac coherence training, combined with a tailored exercise program could improve the quality of life for adults who had been treated for blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. 80 participants were randomly assig…

This study looked at how a pregnant person's overall daily activity level, measured by questionnaires and phone step counts, might affect the baby's health. Researchers followed 159 people in their third trimester to see if being too inactive or too active was linked to changes i…

This study aimed to understand how sports and physical activity relate to pelvic floor problems and knowledge in female athletes. Researchers surveyed 127 active women aged 16-40 about their training, health history, and symptoms. The goal was to gather information to better unde…

This study aimed to discover the hidden molecular changes in the body that explain why physical activity is good for our health. Researchers recruited 320 children and adolescents to measure changes in their blood before and after exercise. The goal was to create a detailed map o…

This study aimed to understand why obesity rates differ among racial groups, focusing on African-American, Hispanic, and White teenage girls. Researchers examined how stress influences food choices and physical activity in both everyday life and controlled lab settings. The goal …

This study followed 150 lung cancer patients to understand how their treatment affects physical strength, activity levels, and quality of life. Researchers measured patients' walking ability, muscle strength, and daily activity before, during, and after treatment. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether two simple, non-drug methods could help healthy, active people perform better and recover faster. Researchers tested if stimulating a nerve in the ear or doing controlled breathing exercises could improve how the body's automatic nervous system respon…

This study aimed to understand the connection between physical activity and the risk of heart disease in women who have survived breast cancer. Researchers monitored 70 survivors for a week to measure their daily activity levels and exercise capacity. The goal was to gather evide…

This study looked back at health records to see if there's a link between a person's physical fitness, body weight, and the health of their gums. Researchers analyzed data from 61 adults, checking their gum health, activity levels, and body measurements. The goal was to understan…

This small study aimed to understand how sleep quality and daily physical activity relate to disease activity in people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Researchers followed 18 adults with active AS, measuring their sleep and movement before and 4 months after they started a sta…

This study aimed to find out if taking breaks from sitting helps your body process sugar and fats better, and if the timing of those breaks matters. Researchers tested 25 adults with desk jobs by having them sit for long periods and try different schedules of walking breaks. The …

This study tested whether taking a daily taurine supplement for six months could slow down biological aging in healthy adults aged 55 to 75. Researchers compared 90 participants who took either 4 grams of taurine or a placebo pill daily. They measured aging through blood tests, f…

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 tested if telling children and teens that a device they wore tracked their physical activity changed how active they were. Eighty healthy participants aged 10-18 were split into two groups: one was told the device measured activity, and the other was not. Researchers c…

This study tested whether paying cash bonuses could motivate hospital employees to be more physically active. Nearly 300 employees who didn't exercise much wore Fitbits for six months and earned money for meeting weekly walking goals. The goal was to see if financial rewards are …

This study aimed to understand how physically active people with heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) are. Researchers surveyed 100 patients from a heart clinic to measure their activity levels and quality of life. The goal was to gather information that could help doctors better …

This study aimed to understand why many cancer patients don't exercise, even though it's known to improve well-being and outcomes. Researchers surveyed 261 French patients with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer to identify the psychological and social factors that influence …

This study tested whether a personalized online program delivered through WeChat could help university students improve how they spend their day. Fifty students were randomly assigned to either receive the program, which gave them tailored feedback and support, or to continue the…

This study aimed to understand the connections between physical activity, life satisfaction, and how well older adults stick to their medication plans. Researchers surveyed 82 Turkish adults aged 65 and older who had chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. They use…

This study aimed to understand if taking short activity breaks during long periods of sitting can improve health markers like blood sugar and cholesterol, and whether the intensity of the break matters. It involved 25 adults with mostly desk jobs who tried three different sitting…

This study aimed to create a detailed map of how exercise changes the body at a molecular level. Over 1,800 adults, including both sedentary and highly active people, were assigned to endurance training, resistance training, or a no-exercise group for 12 weeks. Researchers collec…

This study is checking back with mothers and children 12 years after a pregnancy program that tested a healthy diet and exercise plan. Researchers want to see if the program had any lasting effects on weight, health, and metabolism for both the moms and their now-preteen kids. Th…

This study investigated whether caffeine, while known to boost athletic performance, might negatively affect how people perform exercises like running, squatting, and jumping. Researchers wanted to see if changes in movement technique from caffeine could increase the risk of inju…