STRESS, PHYSIOLOGICAL

This study tested a smartphone app that uses the camera to guide office workers through muscle relaxation exercises. 60 workers aged 20-40 either used the app for 4 weeks or continued their normal routine. The goal was to see if the app could reduce pain, tension, and stress. Res…

This early study tested whether BOTOX injections could reduce stress in healthy women. Four participants received either BOTOX or a placebo and filled out stress questionnaires over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if stress scores dropped after treatment.

This study tested whether listening to music can lower stress and inflammation in sedated adults on breathing machines in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers measured stress hormones and inflammatory markers in the blood of 110 patients before and after a one-hour music se…

This study looked at whether a single session of high-intensity interval training or a sauna plus cold bath can reduce blood pressure spikes during physical stress. 45 healthy adults aged 18-50 took part. The goal was to understand how these strategies work and if positive expect…

This study looked at how different levels of calorie shortage affect the way the body uses protein and burns carbohydrates during exercise. Thirty healthy adults followed a controlled diet and exercise plan to measure these effects. The goal was to understand how the body adapts …

This study tested whether an 8-week SKY breath meditation program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and improving well-being in healthy adults. Researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, and happiness using surveys, wearable devices, and blood tests. The goal was…

This study looked at how a stress hormone called ACTH affects the body's automatic nervous system, which controls things like heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers gave 23 healthy adults either the hormone or a placebo and measured changes in their nervous system. The goal w…