University Of North Carolina, Charlotte

This study will measure how fast 360 healthy young people (ages 6-20) need to walk to get health benefits. Researchers will track steps per minute and heart rate to create simple, personalized walking guidelines. The goal is to replace vague advice like 'walk briskly' with clear …

This study looks at whether a traditional Daoist standing meditation called Zhanzhuang can help young adults feel better and reduce stress. 120 people aged 18-25 with moderate stress will either practice Zhanzhuang or do a simple wall squat for 3 months. Researchers will measure …