PERCEIVED STRESS

This study looked at whether changing how often women eat (meal frequency) can improve their confidence in sticking to a diet and reduce stress. 72 women aged 25-55 with a history of weight cycling (repeated weight loss and regain) and a BMI between 25-35 took part. The goal was …

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program could help people with anxiety disorders feel less stressed, handle uncertainty better, and think more flexibly. Fifty adults diagnosed with anxiety were split into two groups: one received the mindfuln…

This study tested a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ear (taVNS) to see if it lowers stress and distress in university students. Forty students with high stress levels received either real or fake stimulation for five daily 30-minute session…

This study tested whether adding a special acupuncture protocol to a short mindfulness program helps military members and veterans feel less stressed and healthier. 86 participants were split into two groups: one got acupuncture plus mindfulness, the other got mindfulness alone. …

This study looked at whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can lower stress and anxiety and improve quality of life for people caring for a loved one in palliative care. Eighty caregivers were split into two groups: one colored mandalas for 4 weeks (4 days a week), and th…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called SAM (Stress Autism Mate) can help adults with borderline personality disorder (BPD) traits manage daily stress. Sixteen people used the app for four weeks while continuing their regular treatment. The app asked about their activit…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can help first-year nursing students feel less stressed and more confident. 88 students took part, with some doing laughter yoga and others not. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug activity improves how students cope with the pr…

This study tested whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus reuteri can lower stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in adults aged 18-45 who feel stressed. 150 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured changes in perceived stress…

This study looked at 138 physical therapy students aged 18-30 to see if their eating habits, sleep quality, and stress levels are linked to early signs of heart disease risk. Participants filled out questionnaires about their eating attitudes, sleep patterns, and perceived stress…

This study tested whether a creative drama-based stress management program could help nursing students feel less stressed, cope better, and improve their emotional intelligence. 49 nursing students took part, with some doing drama sessions and others receiving standard training. …