Dual sensory impairment increases risk of incident depression in older adults across multiple international cohorts
Dual Sensory Impairment Linked to Higher Risk of Depression
This meta-analysis of six international cohorts involving 72,177 older adults found that dual sensory impairment (DSI) is associated with a …
People with both vision and hearing loss face a higher risk of developing depression as they age, according to a large multi-country study.
Home-based person-centered intervention reduces deterioration in chronic pain patients compared to usual care
Home-based digital support helps people with chronic pain stay active
This randomized controlled trial of 59 adults with chronic nonmalignant pain found that a 6-month home-based person-centered intervention si…
A new trial shows that a 6-month program using phone support and an online platform can help people with chronic pain feel more capable.
Dynamic platform shows no difference from static platform when moderated by social support
Personalized digital tools may boost physical activity and diet habits
This randomized controlled trial involving 980 healthy adults evaluated dynamic versus static digital platforms for physical activity and di…
A new trial shows that personalized digital platforms can help people stay active, regardless of how much social support they have.
Supermarket price discounts increase fruit and vegetable intake in adult shoppers
Supermarket Discounts Linked to Higher Fruit and Vegetable Intake
This randomized controlled trial of 167 adult supermarket shoppers in New York City found that multi-level price discounts increased fruit, …
Lower prices on produce in supermarkets may encourage shoppers to eat more fruits and vegetables while potentially impacting weight.
Multidimensional CHW intervention reduces HbA1c by 1.0 percentage points in patients with type 2 diabetes
Community health workers help patients manage type 2 diabetes
This randomized clinical trial of 257 low-income, uninsured adults with type 2 diabetes found that a multidimensional community health worke…
A new approach using community health workers and telehealth coaching significantly lowered blood sugar and cholesterol for people with type…
VIVBIS improves preoperative information desire but does not reduce anxiety compared to 2D video
Interactive video helps patients feel better informed before surgery
This randomized controlled trial of 233 patients undergoing day case hysteroscopy found that Virtual Interactive Video-based Information Sup…
New research shows that interactive videos help patients feel more informed before surgery, even if they do not lower anxiety levels.
Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Recovery Trajectories for Persistent Physical Symptoms
Group Therapy Shows Better Recovery for Persistent Physical Symptoms
Transdiagnostic group cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improves recovery rates and reduces chronic symptom trajectories compared t…
A new group therapy approach may help patients with lingering physical symptoms achieve better recovery rates than standard care over one ye…
Media Aware improves media literacy and normative beliefs regarding risky sex among college students
Web Program Improves Media Literacy for Sexual Health Education
This cluster randomized controlled trial involving 1139 community college students found that the Media Aware program improved media literac…
A web-based program helped college students better identify realistic media messages and form healthier beliefs about risky sexual behaviors…
Park visits and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with lower depressive symptoms
Park Visits and Exercise Linked to Lower Depression and Diabetes
This cluster randomized controlled trial of 726 churchgoing Latino adults in urban communities found that both accelerometer-based MVPA and …
Visiting parks and engaging in vigorous physical activity were linked to lower levels of depression and better health outcomes for local res…
HMA plus NRT protocol aims to reduce nicotine craving and boost abstinence in TUD
New Trial to Test Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation
This randomized controlled trial protocol will compare harmonizing mind acupuncture plus nicotine replacement therapy against nicotine repla…
A new trial will test if adding acupuncture to nicotine patches helps people quit smoking and curb cravings.
Contextual adaptation and multi-level factors influence translation of dietary interventions for type 2 diabetes
Barriers and helpers for managing type 2 diabetes diets
This scoping review of 113 studies identifies barriers and facilitators for implementing evidence-based dietary interventions in resource-li…
New research identifies why it is often hard to provide effective nutrition plans for people with type 2 diabetes in low-resource areas.
Hopping and jumping training shows largest balance gains in children with intellectual disabilities
Specific exercise programs improve balance in children with intellectual disabilities
This network meta-analysis of 22 RCTs found that exercise interventions, particularly Hopping and Jumping Training (HJP), improved balance p…
New analysis shows that hopping, jumping, and boxing training can help children with intellectual disabilities improve their physical balanc…