University Of North Carolina, Charlotte

This study looks at whether a Daoist practice called Zhanzhuang (standing like a tree) can help young adults feel less stressed and improve overall well-being. Researchers will measure heart rate, inflammation, and mental health in 120 people aged 18-25 over 12 months. Participan…

This study will measure how fast 360 healthy young people (ages 6-20) need to walk to get health benefits. Researchers will track steps per minute and heart rate to create simple, personalized walking guidelines. The goal is to replace vague advice like 'walk briskly' with clear …