WELL-BEING

This study tested whether listening to special audio tones, called binaural beats, could help people relax and focus better. Researchers used a simple brainwave sensor to personalize the audio in real-time for each person. They measured if this approach improved attention, memory…

This study tested whether a new group therapy program that includes religious elements works better than standard therapy for reducing anxiety in young adults. It involved 33 participants with generalized anxiety disorder who attended 10 weekly sessions. Researchers compared the …

This study tested whether a 4-week program called 'Dance-Walk' could help adults feel better mentally and physically. Researchers compared 117 adults who either started the program right away or waited, measuring their body awareness, energy levels, and mental health symptoms. Th…

This study tested whether a faith-based mobile app could help improve mental health and well-being for university students. 450 students were asked to use the PRAY.COM app for at least 10 minutes daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured if the app was easy to use and acceptable, a…

This study tested whether a simple 'laughter prescription' could help nursing students who lived through a major earthquake. Researchers had one group laugh for 3 minutes a day for a week, while another group did not. They measured changes in the students' well-being, happiness, …

This study tested whether a simple mindfulness technique could help mothers who are pumping breast milk for their babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Researchers taught one group of mothers to use their baby's scent and positive visualization while pumping to see if…

This study tested whether creative activities like coloring mandalas or listening to music could help reduce anxiety about the future and improve overall happiness in nursing students. Researchers compared 90 students who did these activities to those who did not. The goal was to…

This study aimed to find the best way to help university students keep using stress management strategies over the long term. It compared three follow-up support methods—workshop boosters, online community drop-ins, and email reminders—against a group that received no extra suppo…