PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS

This study tested whether a daily drink made from whey protein and dairy phospholipids could help healthy adults aged 25-49 feel less stressed and recover faster from stress. Over 12 weeks, 150 participants either took the active drink or a placebo and completed stressful tasks i…

This study looked at how a mild drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia) affects the brain and the body's automatic stress response. Researchers used brain scans to see changes in brain networks that control heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. The goal was to understand how a ph…

This study placed 15 healthy adults in an underground cave for 40 days with no clocks or natural light. Researchers measured how their sense of time, sleep patterns, thinking skills, and group teamwork changed. The goal was to understand how people adapt to extreme isolation and …

This study looked at whether keeping indoor temperature at 26°C (the recommended upper limit) can protect older adults (ages 60-85) from dangerous heat strain during a multi-day heat wave. Researchers monitored 18 participants over three days and two nights, measuring body temper…