HEALHTY

This observational study looks at how the body's stress, hormone, and nervous systems respond to a maximal 6,000-meter rowing test in highly trained male athletes. Researchers measure blood levels of cortisol, testosterone, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, along with heart rate and…

This completed study tested whether drinking white tea every day for two weeks could change antioxidant enzyme activity and other health markers in 19 healthy adults aged 20-35. Participants drank one cup of white tea daily and had blood tests and body measurements taken before a…

This study looked at how two different nerve stretching exercises affect walking and spine alignment in 60 healthy but sedentary adults aged 18-30. Participants did either a 'slider' or 'tensioner' technique for 3 minutes, and researchers measured changes in walking speed, step l…

This study tested how three types of Pilates equipment—reformer, cadillac, and chair—affect heart function and flexibility right after exercise. Fifteen sedentary women aged 40-60 completed a session on each machine. Researchers measured heart rate variability and flexibility bef…

This study looked at whether treating a chronic tooth infection (apical periodontitis) can reduce inflammation and improve the health of blood vessel walls. Researchers measured inflammatory markers and blood vessel barrier proteins in 45 healthy adults aged 25-55, both with and …

This small study looked at whether chewing caffeine or nicotine gum changes balance in healthy, trained athletes. Twenty participants completed balance tests after taking each gum or a placebo. The results showed no meaningful difference in balance performance between the active …

This study tested how different warm-up protocols affect flexibility, explosive power, and balance in 15 adolescent male football goalkeepers. Participants performed aerobic running, static stretching, dynamic stretching, or movement preparation before tests. The goal is to ident…