PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS

This study tests a 4-week program that helps teens aged 13-17 deal with weight stigma and negative self-judgment about weight, followed by a 16-week weight management program. About 64 teens will be randomly assigned to either this stigma-focused program or a general health educa…

This study tests whether a tonic called Feel Free Classic can help healthy adults feel less stressed. About 165 people will take either the tonic or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will measure stress levels and how the body processes the tonic's ingredients.

This study looks at whether drinking cranberry juice every day for 70 days can help healthy adults aged 30-55 think more clearly and stay calm during stressful multitasking. Researchers will measure mental performance, mood, stress hormones, and gut bacteria changes. The goal is …

This study looks at whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C can prevent dangerous heat strain and mental fog in children aged 10-15 during a simulated school day. Ten kids will be exposed to both a mild (26°C) and a hot (36°C) room while their body temperature and mood are me…

This study follows 2,500 adults aged 30-75 in Puerto Rico to track chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect data on diet, stress, and lifestyle over two years to identify trends and risk factors. The goal is to guide public health prior…

This study checks whether the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C (about 79°F) is truly safe for older adults (ages 65-85) when they do light chores or wear extra clothing. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a controlled room doing seated rest or light exercise, dres…

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

This study checks if keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (a guideline already proven for older adults) is enough to protect healthy young adults aged 18-29 from heat stress. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a warm room, either resting in light clothes or doing light exercis…