Penn State University

This study looked at whether sleeping at least an hour more each night for a week can help college students handle pain better. 36 healthy students wore sleep and heart monitors and took pain tests before and after the extra sleep. The goal was to see if more sleep raises pain to…

This study tested two audio-based digital programs to help adults with moderate or worse depression. 101 participants were randomly assigned to either a behavioral activation program or a self-monitoring program. Depression symptoms were measured before, during, and after the 2-w…

This study tested a program called Promoting Positive Care Interactions (PPCI) in assisted living facilities. The goal was to improve how staff (nurses, aides, housekeeping, etc.) interact with residents who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. The program included staff traini…

This study looked at how well children ages 7 to 10 can sense internal body signals like hunger and fullness, and how that relates to their eating behaviors. Researchers measured how much kids ate when they weren't hungry and tracked appetite-related hormones. The goal is to unde…

This study tested whether different smells (like city or nature scents) affect how much people eat in a virtual reality outdoor café. 25 healthy young adults (ages 18-29) took part. The goal was to learn how urban design and scents might help people make healthier food choices.

This study tested whether videos focused on taste or health are better at encouraging adults to use more herbs and spices. Over 500 US adults aged 18-75 who cook at home at least twice a week watched either taste-based or health-based nutrition videos. Researchers measured their …

This study tested whether hands-on cooking and nutrition education could help adults ages 31-59 improve their eating habits. Fifty-five participants who cook at home at least once a week took part. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and liked by people, and if it l…