Review
Behavioral Sciences
Kareen Heinze, Jennifer Cumming, Amrita Dosanjh, Sophia Palin, Shannen Poulton, Andrew P. Bagshaw, Matthew R. Broome
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the potential neurobiological mechanisms linking longer-term physical activity interventions to mental health and cognitive outcomes in children, adolescents, and young adults. Results showed that most studies reported improvements in mental health and cognition outcomes following longer-term physical activity interventions, which were associated with neurobiological alterations. Future research should consider measures of pre-existing fitness levels and target individuals who would benefit the most from such interventions.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ji Yeon Baek, Eunju Lee, Bora Gil, Hee-Won Jung, Il-Young Jang
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effects of long-term use of a massage chair on stress measures in adults. The results showed a decreasing trend in afternoon cortisol levels and a significant decrease in serum DHEA-S levels with the use of the massage chair. Additionally, there was a significant improvement in the rate of depression and health status following the intervention.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pin-Hsuan Lin, Yuan-Ping Lin, Kai-Li Chen, Shang-Yu Yang, Yin-Hwa Shih, Po-Yu Wang
Summary: This study found that aromatherapy can be used to regulate the autonomic nervous system and relieve stress in adolescents. Participants with low stress levels seemed to respond better to blended essential oil therapy, while those with medium to high levels of stress appeared to respond poorly to aromatherapy compared to the control group.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wakako Yogi, Mana Tsukada, Yosuke Sato, Takuji Izuno, Tatsuki Inoue, Yoshiki Tsunokawa, Takayuki Okumo, Tadashi Hisamitsu, Masataka Sunagawa
Summary: The study suggests that aromatherapy with lavender essential oil during short-duration sleep can effectively suppress stress responses, especially those of the sympathetic nervous system.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Nan Zhang, Jie Chen, Wenyan Dong, Lei Yao
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the anxiety-relieving effect of copaiba oil (CPO) inhalation. The results showed that CPO intervention significantly reduced anxiety levels and demonstrated positive effects on subjective, physiological, and EEG measurements.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Robin Hermann, Andrea Schaller, Daniel Lay, Wilhelm Bloch, Christian Albus, Katja Petrowski
Summary: BDNF is closely related to neuronal activity and can be increased by acute psychosocial stress, leading to elevated cortisol levels. Existing literature on the impact of acute psychosocial stress on physiological parameters is controversial, making this study on the effect of acute standardized psychosocial stress on BDNF levels in healthy humans significant.
STRESS-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tingting Pang, Chang Liu, Jiahui Li, Junjie Yao, Zhongxu Li, Siyuan Lei, Jiangchun Zhang, Xuefei Li, Li Dong, Yufeng Wang
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of aromatherapy massage in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The study will conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis, and assess the efficacy. This will provide reference for the safe and effective treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Kevser Sevgi Unal Aslan, Sercan Altin
Summary: This study investigated the effects of inhaler aromatherapy and foot massage on sleep quality, happiness, and fatigue in stroke patients. Results showed that the combination of foot massage and aromatherapy was more effective in improving fatigue, sleep quality, and happiness levels compared to foot massage alone. This suggests that these complementary methods may help improve the well-being of stroke patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Canhuang Luo, Sasskia Bruers, Isabelle Berry, Rufin VanRullen, Leila Reddy
Summary: The study investigates how visual information reverberates in the human brain in the form of perceptual echoes through a combination of EEG and fMRI recordings. The findings suggest that these echoes likely originate in early visual cortex, influenced by widespread activity in V1 and V2.
Article
Psychiatry
Geovan Menezes de Sousa, Vagner Deuel de Oliveira Tavares, Ana Cecilia de Menezes Galvao, Raissa Nobrega de Almeida, Fernanda Palhano-Fontes, Bruno Lobao-Soares, Fulvio Aurelio de Morais Freire, Emerson Arcoverde Nunes, Joao Paulo Maia-de-Oliveira, Daniel Perkins, Jerome Sarris, Draulio Barros de Araujo, Nicole Leite Galvao-Coelho
Summary: This study investigates the effects of emotional, cognitive, and physiological parameters on the antidepressant potential of ayahuasca. The results suggest that changes in depressive symptoms and salivary cortisol levels during the dosing session are associated with improvements in mood and brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels. These findings contribute to our understanding of the biological response to psychedelic therapy as an antidepressant treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Taylor Roy, Kevin S. Saroka, Victoria L. Hossack, Blake T. Dotta
Summary: The purpose of this study was to measure stress alterations in postsecondary students around examinations and their effects on EEG profiles and memory scores. Results showed correlations between memory scores and cortisol levels, as well as specific EEG activity in the parahippocampal gyrus. Changes in the medial frontal gyrus and middle frontal gyrus were also observed. Additionally, the right parahippocampal gyrus was most active one day before the examination.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Emad Alyan, Naufal M. Saad, Nidal Kamel, Mohd Zuki Yusoff, Mohd Azman Zakariya, Mohammad Abdul Rahman, Christophe Guillet, Frederic Merienne
Summary: This study investigates the effects of workplace noise on neural activity and alpha asymmetries of the prefrontal cortex during mental stress conditions. The findings suggest that workplace noise can increase cortical activity and induce stress reactions, with a greater significant right frontal activation observed in the noisy workplace group. This study provides critical information on the impact of workplace noise-related stress that may be overlooked during mental stress evaluations.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yichen Song, Ricarda Mewes, Nadine Skoluda, Urs M. Nater
Summary: Contrary to expectations, habitual music listening for relaxation purposes was not associated with improved recovery from a stressor.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Eszter Bako, Peter Fehervari, Andras Garami, Fanni Dembrovszky, Emese Eszter Gunther, Peter Hegyi, Dezso Csupor, Andrea Boszormenyi
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the effectiveness of topical essential oils in musculoskeletal disorders. The results showed that EO therapy had a positive impact on reducing pain and stiffness in these disorders.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Reza Mohammadpourhodki, Hosein Sadeghnezhad, Hossein Ebrahimi, Mohammad Hasan Basirinezhad, Maryam Maleki, Maurizio Bossola
Summary: This study found that aromatherapy massage has a positive effect on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients. Both Lavender essential oil and Citrus Aurantium essential oil were shown to have beneficial effects, suggesting that nurses should consider using aromatherapy massages to improve the quality of life of hemodialysis patients.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yanji Cui, Jee-Yun Park, Jinji Wu, Ji Hyung Lee, Yoon-Sil Yang, Moon-Seok Kang, Sung-Cherl Jung, Joo Min Park, Eun-Sook Yoo, Seong-Ho Kim, Sangmee Ahn Jo, Kyoungho Suk, Su-Yong Eun
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Neurosciences
Yoon-Sil Yang, Sang-Chan Jeon, Moon-Suk Kang, Seon-Hee Kim, Su-Yong Eun, Soo-Hee Jin, Sung-Cherl Jung
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yoon-Sil Yang, Sang-Chan Jeon, Dong-Kwan Kim, Su-Yong Eun, Sung-Cherl Jung
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Neurosciences
Yoon-Sil Yang, Sook Jin Son, Joon Ho Choi, Jong-Cheol Rah
Article
Neurosciences
Yoon-Sil Yang, Moon-Seok Kang, Seon-Hee Kim, Se-Jae Kim, Su-Yong Eun, Oh-Bin Kwon, Sung-Cherl Jung
BRAIN RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2013)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Moon-Seok Kang, Yoon-Sil Yang, Seon-Hee Kim, Joo-Min Park, Su-Yong Eun, Sung-Cherl Jung
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jin-Ji Wu, Yanji Cui, Yoon-Sil Yang, Sung-Cherl Jung, Jin Won Hyun, Young-Hee Maeng, Deok-Bae Park, Sun-Ryung Lee, Se-Jae Kim, Su-Yong Eun
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2013)
Review
Neurosciences
Yoon-Sil Yang, Kyeong-Deok Kim, Su-Yong Eun, Sung-Cherl Jung
NEUROSCIENCE BULLETIN
(2014)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jee-Yun Park, Khulan Amarsanaa, Yanji Cui, Ji-Hyung Lee, Jinji Wu, Yoon-Sil Yang, Su-Yong Eun, Sung-Cherl Jung
APPLIED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Neurosciences
Hye-Ji Kim, Jin-Woo Noh, Khulan Amarsanaa, Sang-Chan Jeon, Yoon-Sil Yang, Na-Hye Hwang, Eun-A Ko, Young-Joon Kang, Sung-Cherl Jung
NEUROTOXICITY RESEARCH
(2020)