STRESS REACTION

This study tested a supplement called Neurexan in 81 adults with short-term insomnia (less than 3 months). Participants took Neurexan or a placebo for 14 days. Researchers measured sleep quality using brain activity monitors and stress levels using ice-water hand immersion tests …

This study looked at whether a virtual reality (VR) experience can help healthy workers recover from stress faster. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to either a VR session or a control group after a stress-inducing task. Researchers measured stress using saliva samples and sel…

This study looked at whether a brief stressful event can quickly change levels of certain proteins in the blood that are linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured these proteins in 38 healthy adults before and after a short stress test. The goal was to understand how st…

This study tested a quick, non-invasive brain stimulation method called TMS to see if it could improve thinking skills like attention and memory, and help people bounce back from stress. Thirty-eight healthy adults received different doses of the stimulation. The goal was to find…

This study looked at how stress affects smoking in African American and white men. Researchers measured stress responses using a psychological test and tracked daily cortisol patterns. The goal was to understand racial differences in stress and smoking behaviors. 95 male smokers …

This study explored how stress affects African American women who have had breast cancer. Researchers measured stress responses (like heart rate and cortisol) in 110 survivors and looked at how those responses relate to their health habits. The goal was to understand why Black wo…