Wellbeing

Researchers are testing whether an AI-personalized digital exercise programme helps university students stick with exercise better than a standard digital programme. About 300 students at Transilvania University of Brașov are randomly assigned to one of the two 8-week programmes.…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset can help people receiving palliative care achieve personal goals, such as relaxation or bucket-list experiences. Up to 12 patients and their companions will try up to 3 VR sessions. Researchers will track mood, anxiety, and…

This study tested whether a single 60-minute session of a videogame called 'ACTing Minds' could improve mental health in 302 adults with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, or stress. The game is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and aims to increase psychologica…

This study looks at whether taking probiotic supplements can improve wellbeing and change the natural bacteria (microbiome) in women who have had vaginal discomfort like itching or burning. Researchers will track changes through diaries and lab tests. The study involves 40 health…

This study looked at how a football-based health education program, called '11 for Health,' affects children's physical fitness, health knowledge, and well-being. Over 660 kids aged 9 to 14 in Poland took part, either in the program or in regular gym class. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether taking berberine (a natural supplement) or doing short, intense sprint workouts for two weeks can improve mental health, energy, sleep, and immune cell function. Forty adults with mild depression, anxiety, or stress took part. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested whether training teachers in mindfulness and having them lead a social-emotional program for preschoolers can boost well-being and reduce stress. About 200 teachers, children, and parents from four Hong Kong kindergartens took part. Half received the training an…