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…
Urology2026n = 766
Cross SectionalHuman
This study looked at how depression, testosterone levels, and shift work are linked in men with symptoms of low testosterone. It reviewed medical records and survey data from 766 men…
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)…
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2025n = 18 peer-reviewed articles
Scoping ReviewHuman
This scoping review set out to map the evidence on how psychosocial work factors affect male fertility and sperm quality. It analyzed 18 peer-reviewed studies from 1990 to 2024, focusing…
PloS one2025n = 7,306
Cross SectionalHuman
This study set out to see whether men who like and seek out sunlight have less depression and better sleep. It used 7,306 American men from NHANES (a large, recurring…
Acta psychologica2024n = 35,811
Meta AnalysisHuman
This review asked whether the amount of activity men already do tracks with depressive symptoms. It pooled 5 observational studies covering 35,811 men. Each study had labeled men as inactive,…