As we approach mid-life, our bodies begin to change. Women experience menopause and men experience andropause. These changes can impact our moods, physical health, and overall well-being. These changes can sometimes put stress on relationships and make it difficult for partners to communicate effectively. However, there is currently not a good way to support couples experiencing these changes. Read More

-Couples aged 40 to 60 years old
-Both partners are experiencing symptoms common to menopause (for example, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes) or andropause (for example, changes in energy levels, physical strength, or sexual well-being)
-Live in the United States
-Can speak, read, and write in English

Coughing is a common symptom of many conditions. However, for people living with chronic respiratory diseases (or those that can worsen lung function over time), coughs can tell a doctor how a patient is doing or if their condition is getting worse. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Healthy adults OR adults diagnosed with a chronic respiratory disease (such as asthma, COPD, or long-COVID)
-Fluent in English

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 to 26 years old? Do you eat breakfast regularly? If so, you might be eligible to participate in a new study from the University at Buffalo (UB) Division of Behavioral Medicine focused on investigating the connection between breakfast and health! Read More

-Young adults between the ages of 18 to 26 years old
-Are in good health
-Eat breakfast regularly
-Are available weekday mornings for study visits lasting 30 to 180 minutes

Are you between the ages of 35 to 55 years old? Do you live in the Buffalo area? If so, you might be eligible to participate in a University at Buffalo (UB) study focused on learning more about outdoor exercise and air pollution! Participants will be enrolled in the study for about 3 months. They will be given an Apple watch to wear throughout the study that they can keep. All participants will complete 12 weeks of exercise with a trained health coach in Delaware Park. At the beginning of the study, they will be randomly assigned (which happens by chance, like flipping a coin) to one of two groups: (1) Group 1 will exercise in an area close to the road in the park and (2) Group 2 will exercise in an area slightly far from the road. Weekly exercise sessions will last 45 – 60 minutes and will involve either jogging or running depending on fitness level. Your blood pressure will be measured throughout the study, and you will provide a blood and urine sample at the beginning and end of the study. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 35 to 55 years old
-Live in the Buffalo area in zip codes 14207, 14208, 14209, 14213, 14214, and 14216
-Do not exercise on a regular basis
-Are not planning to leave the Buffalo area for most of the next half year
-Do not smoke
-Own any type of smartphone

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-Adults 18 years or older
-Able to ride a bike
-Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
-Are not colorblind
-Speak, read, and write in English
-Have access to the internet

We are looking for healthy adults to participate in a study about how body temperature, body water, and electrolytes impact the measurement of body composition. Read More

-Healthy adults between the ages of 18-45
-Physically active
-Are not currently pregnant/breastfeeding
-Do not have high blood pressure
-Do not have a medical implant device

Help us learn more about how adults understand speech! The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for adults aged 40 years or older for an in-person study at the UB South Campus (at Main Street and Bailey Avenue). Read More

-Adults 40 years or older
-Normal hearing for your age, as far as you know
-Native English speakers

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adult females for a study investigating how different phases of the menstrual cycle affect body composition measurements. Read More

-Healthy females aged 18-45 years old
-Physically active
-Are not using hormonal contraceptives
-Are not pregnant or breast feeding
-Own a smartphone

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Industrial Systems and Engineering is conducting a study to learn more about the impact of back-support exoskeletons (which provide support and reduce physical demands on the back) on workplace safety. The goal of the study is to evaluate the effects of back-support exoskeletons on heat strain and bodily responses during lifting/lowering exercises. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 18-55 years old
-Have no history of back/spine disorders
-Have not smoked cigarettes in the last 6 months
-Are not pregnant

UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is conducting a study for ex-collegiate quarterbacks and pitchers. The goal of the study is to learn more about how the forearm muscles are used differently when throwing a football versus a baseball. The results of the study may lead to a better understanding of forearm injures and enhance treatment options. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 20 to 30 years old
-Ex-collegiate quarterbacks and pitchers
-No forearm or shoulder injury in the past two years
-Do not have a pacemaker
-Pain-free forearms and shoulders
-Fluent in English