BMC psychiatry2026n = 30 (14 AVRG, 16 waitlist control)
RCTHuman
This study tested whether active virtual reality gaming (AVRG) could help young men with mild to moderate depression get more physical activity and improve their mental health. Researchers randomly assigned…
Nutrients2026n = 28 participants
OtherHuman
This study set out to compare how men and women respond to a 12-week Mediterranean-style weight-loss diet, focusing on changes in body fat, eating habits, and mental health. It followed…
Clinical psychology & psychotherapy2025n = 37
RCTHuman
This study set out to compare outdoor 'walk-and-talk' therapy with conventional indoor therapy for men with low mood. Thirty-seven men with mild to moderate depression (mean PHQ-9 score of 11.4)…
The British journal of nutrition2011n = 26
RCTHuman
This study set out to see how mild dehydration affects thinking and mood in young men. It compared three conditions: dehydration from exercise plus a diuretic, dehydration from exercise alone,…