PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS

This study tests whether a program that helps teens cope with weight stigma can improve their weight management. About 64 teens aged 13-17 with a high BMI will be randomly assigned to either a 4-week stigma-focused group or a general health education group, followed by a 16-week …

This study tests whether a tonic called Feel Free® Classic can help healthy adults feel less stressed. About 165 people aged 21-55 with mild to moderate stress will take the tonic or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will measure stress levels and how the body processes the toni…

This study looks at whether drinking cranberry juice every day for 70 days can help healthy adults aged 30-55 think more clearly and feel less stressed during challenging tasks. Researchers will measure changes in mood, focus, and stress-related body signals, and also check if th…

This study looks at how being in a hot room affects the body, thinking, and mood of people with schizophrenia. Ten adults with or without schizophrenia will sit in a warm or hot room for six hours, doing light activity. The goal is to learn how heat impacts them, so better advice…

This study is following 2,500 adults aged 30-75 in Puerto Rico to learn how stress, diet, and where they live affect chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect health data and survey participants over two years, including before and after…

This study looks at whether the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C is still safe for older adults (ages 65-85) when they wear extra clothing or do light activities like stepping exercises. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a controlled room under different clothing…

This study checks if keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (the recommended limit for older adults) can prevent dangerous heat strain and thinking problems in children aged 10 to 15 during a simulated school day. Ten kids will be exposed to both 26°C and 36°C conditions while doing…

This study aims to find out if the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C (79°F) is safe for healthy, active young adults. Researchers will measure body temperature, heart strain, and thinking skills in 10 young volunteers during an 8-hour day in a warm room. Participants w…