PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS

This study tests whether adding a 4-week program on weight stigma and self-blame to a standard 16-week weight management program helps teens ages 13-17. About 64 teens will be randomly assigned to either the stigma-focused group or a general health education group. Researchers wi…

This study looks at whether drinking cranberry juice every day for 70 days can help healthy adults aged 30 to 55 think more clearly and stay calm under pressure. Participants will do mental and physical tasks while researchers measure their stress levels, mood, and gut health. Th…

This study tests whether a tonic called Feel Free® Classic can help healthy adults feel less stressed. About 165 people aged 21-55 with mild to moderate stress will take the tonic or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will measure stress levels and how the body processes the toni…

This study checks whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (about 79°F) is enough to protect healthy, active young adults (ages 18-29) from heat strain. Participants will spend 8 hours in a warm room, either resting in light clothes or doing light exercise in extra layers. Res…

This study looks at how being in a hot room affects the body, thinking, and mood of people with schizophrenia. Ten adults with and without the condition will sit in a warm or very hot room for six hours, doing light activity. The goal is to learn how heat impacts them, so better …

This study looks at whether the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C is truly safe for older adults (ages 65-85) when they are doing light activities or wearing extra clothing. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a controlled room at 26°C while researchers measure body…

This study is following 2,500 adults in Puerto Rico, ages 30 to 75, to learn how stress, diet, and living environment affect chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect health data and survey participants over two years. The goal is to gui…

This study aims to find out if keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (the recommended limit for older adults) can prevent dangerous heat strain and mental decline in children during a simulated heatwave. Ten children aged 10 to 15 will spend six hours in a warm room, doing light ac…