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This study tested whether short, intense exercise breaks—called 'exercise snacks'—could help teens reduce their mobile phone addiction. Over 5 months, 386 adolescents either did quick bursts of exercise (like 1-minute sprints) during school breaks or continued their normal routin…

This pilot study explored whether combining lifestyle changes, risk factor management, medications, and supplements could improve motor, cognitive, and immune function in aging adults. 23 sedentary adults aged 50-70 participated. The main goal was to see if the program was feasib…

This study compared virtual reality (VR) exercise with traditional workouts in 33 sedentary adults over 8 weeks. Researchers measured concentration, reaction time, balance, and flexibility to see if VR offers extra benefits. The goal was to find out if fun, interactive VR can be …

This study tested a school program called SocLaLola that uses a comic book to teach children aged 8-11 about pain and healthy habits. 82 students from two schools took part. The goal was to see if the program improved children's understanding of pain and reduced their fear of bei…

This study tested a 12-week program for families in Chile to help parents and children be more active and sit less. About 136 parent-child pairs from three schools took part. The program included weekly tips sent by email or WhatsApp and three in-person family activity sessions. …

This study looked at how two types of aerobic exercise—step-ups and running—affect heart fitness, leg strength, and recovery in men who don't exercise. Thirty-six sedentary men aged 18-40 either did step-ups, ran on a treadmill, or remained inactive for six weeks. The goal was to…

This study looked at how sitting on the floor versus sitting in a chair affects movement and well-being in healthy adults aged 18 to 35. Participants tried both types of sitting in a lab and then added an hour of floor sitting to their daily routine for a month. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether a two-year school program focused on physical activity, sports, and health education could help Chilean children become more active and fit. About 209 kids from different schools took part, with some schools using the special program and others sticki…