University Of Padova

This study tested whether a brief hypnosis session could help medical trainees manage work-related stress and negative thoughts. Researchers measured stress levels, heart rate, and problem-solving skills in 26 participants before and after hypnosis. The goal was to see if hypnosi…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) session could help people who find it emotionally difficult to discard personal possessions. Researchers compared a VR simulation of discarding an item to simply imagining the act. The goal was to see which method better reduced an…

This study aimed to see if taking a dietary supplement called PQQ for six weeks changes how the body uses energy during exercise. Researchers tested 24 basketball players who were not endurance athletes, giving half the real supplement and half a placebo. They measured body compo…

This small study aimed to understand the daily ups and downs of a brain protein called BDNF and how it relates to thinking skills like focus and memory. Researchers tested if a single session of exercise could boost this protein and lead to measurable improvements in these cognit…