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June 14, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examines the use of exergames, (i.e., video games that require gross motor skills), to combat growing adolescent obesity rates. It is the first study to demonstrate weight loss from exergame play. Recruited from an urban public high schoo ...
March 31, 2011 | Program Result
Progress and lessons learned from two programs that seek to advance the impact digital games can have on health.
July 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines whether government-sponsored early intervention programs have the capacity to meet surging demand for autism services. A recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics that all young children be screened for autism may create increased demand for autism services.
February 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A short interpregnancy interval (IPI), the amount of time between the births of two children to the same mother, is a potential risk factor for autism. This article presents evidence of associations between short IPIs and the development of autism.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This study explored the risk for autism associated with maternal and paternal age across successive birth cohorts.
November 5, 2009 | Report
Round Two Grantees: Project Summaries
January 30, 2013 | National Program
Advancing effectiveness of interactive games for health.
April 27, 2011 | Journal Article
This commentary urges public health professionals to monitor developments in interactive technology (video games are now more popular than movies). Video games whose stories and objectives portray aspects of personal health might give rise to healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
Physical activity programs for overweight and obese teenagers often fail due to low motivation and retention.
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
Diabetes, which has been linked to increased risk for dementia and many other health problems, is becoming increasingly common. Exercise has been found to sustain or improve cognitive function in older adults, but only a small percentage of older ad ...