Colorado State University

This study tested whether a 6-week mindfulness program could help teens at risk for type 2 diabetes by reducing depression and insulin resistance. 120 teens aged 12-17 with overweight, a family history of diabetes, and elevated depression symptoms took part. They were randomly as…

This study tests whether eating wild blueberry powder every day can lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health in middle-aged and older men and postmenopausal women with slightly high blood pressure. Researchers will measure artery function and stiffness over time. The …

This study tested a training program for older adults at risk of falling. The program, called Real-life Dual-Task Training, combines everyday activities with exercises that focus on both thinking and moving. Four participants completed the 10-week program during their regular occ…

This study looked at whether a type of talk therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy) could improve how the body uses insulin in teenage girls at risk for type 2 diabetes. The 147 participants were girls aged 12-17 with depressive symptoms and a family history of diabetes. The thera…

This study is testing whether a daily dietary supplement called Synbiotic+, which contains probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, can improve gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating and irregular bowel movements in healthy women aged 25-65. Researchers will also look at markers…

This study tested whether a probiotic called Bacillus clausii (Munispore) can improve mild-to-moderate stomach issues in healthy adults. Fifty-five participants took either the probiotic or a placebo in a crossover design. Researchers tracked gut symptoms, inflammation, and gut b…

This study tested whether a combination of morning blue light and evening red light therapy could improve sleep in 20 adults with mild sleep complaints. Participants wore a wrist device to track sleep during a normal week and then during a week of light therapy. The goal was to s…

This study tested a daily microalgae extract (Tetrasol) in 62 healthy adults with mild stomach issues to see if it helps gut health, anxiety, and immune function. Participants took the supplement for 4 weeks, and researchers measured symptoms, stress levels, and safety through bl…

This study tested whether occupational therapy that includes horseback riding can help autistic youth improve self-regulation, compared to standard clinic-based therapy. 73 participants received 10 weeks of therapy and provided weekly saliva samples. The goal was to see if the ho…

This study looks at whether 100 minutes of electrical stimulation to the muscles can stop the negative effects of not exercising enough. Researchers will measure how the body processes fat after a high-fat meal. The study involves 30 regularly active adults who are willing to ski…

This study looked at whether eating only during a shorter window each day (time-restricted eating) changes how well people sleep and how their body handles sugar. Thirteen healthy adults followed a normal eating schedule for one week and a time-restricted schedule for another wee…

This study tested whether replacing traditional biomass stoves and kerosene lamps with LPG stoves and solar power improves health in rural Rwanda. Over 1,600 adults and children from 650 households participated. Researchers measured blood pressure and lung function over three yea…

This study looked at whether exercising in a room with natural elements like plants, simulated sunlight, and nature sounds improves performance and enjoyment compared to a standard gym. Twenty-five male college students did treadmill tests in both settings. Researchers measured o…

This study tested a program called DadSpace for 20 fathers who were expecting a baby or had a baby under one year old. The program included group mentoring and educational podcasts. Researchers measured changes in stress, parenting confidence, and knowledge about infant developme…