PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS

This study tests whether a 4-week program addressing weight stigma and self-blame can help teens (ages 13-17) better manage their weight. Participants are randomly assigned to either the stigma-focused program or a general health education session, followed by a 16-week weight ma…

This study looks at whether drinking cranberry juice every day for 70 days can improve how well healthy adults aged 30 to 55 handle stress and multitask. Participants will do mental and physical tasks while researchers measure their thinking, mood, and stress levels. The study al…

This study tests whether a tonic called Feel Free Classic can help healthy adults feel less stressed. About 165 people will take either the tonic or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will measure stress levels and how the body processes the tonic's ingredients.

This study looks at whether the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C is safe for older adults (ages 65-85) when they do light activities or wear extra clothing. Ten participants will be exposed to 26°C for 8 hours under different conditions, including light exercise and a…

This study looks at whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C can prevent dangerous heat strain and mental fog in children aged 10-15 during a simulated school day. Ten kids will be exposed to both a mild (26°C) and a hot (36°C) room while their body temperature and mood are me…

This study follows 2,500 adults aged 30-75 in Puerto Rico to track chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect data on diet, stress, and lifestyle over two years to identify trends and risk factors. The goal is to guide public health prior…

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 schizophrenia 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 we can c…

This study checks if keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (a guideline already proven for older adults) is enough to protect healthy young adults aged 18-29 from heat stress. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a warm room, either resting in light clothes or doing light exercis…