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Ruff Morning? The Use of Environmental Enrichment during an Acute Stressor in Kenneled Shelter Dogs
Animals, 2023 The length of stay for some animals has increased with the recent reduction of animals euthanized in US shelters and animal control facilities. Research examining the effectiveness of different types of enrichment on buffering the effects of acute daily ...
Pamela Dare, Rosemary Strasser
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Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on employees’ mental health: A systematic review
PLoS ONE, 2018 Objectives The purpose of this exploratory study was to obtain greater insight into the effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on the mental health of employees. Methods Using PsycINFO, PubMed,
Math Janssen +4 more
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Thermal stress reduction in cool roof membranes using phase change materials (PCM) [PDF]
, 2017 A considerable amount of energy is used in the building sector for air conditioning purposes. Additionally, the building sector contributes to the urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon which causes temperature rise in urban areas.
Cabeza, Luisa F. +5 more
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Expression of Heterologous OsDHAR Gene Improves Glutathione (GSH)-Dependent Antioxidant System and Maintenance of Cellular Redox Status in Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942. [PDF]
, 2020 An excess of reactive oxygen species (ROS) can cause severe oxidative damage to cellular components in photosynthetic cells. Antioxidant systems, such as the glutathione (GSH) pools, regulate redox status in cells to guard against such damage ...
Beld, Joris +9 more
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Effects of Natural Environmental Stimulation Duration on Psychophysiological Recovery Benefits
HortScience, 2021 The rapid pace of modern life, as well as chronic work and academic overloading, contribute to our society’s progressively increasing stress levels. Chronic stress can affect both physical and mental well-being.
Yen-Cheng Chiang, Pei-Yi Weng
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Journal of Asian Rural Studies, 2020 This study explores the potential of one-off gardening experience tours for the reduction of mental stress of urban corporate workers. By using both medical and sociological data, it examines how the participants’ preconceived images of farming and other
Koji Marutani +6 more
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Workplace Health & Safety, 2018 The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of a modified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on the levels of stress, affect, and resilience among nurses in general hospitals in mainland China.
Lin Lin +4 more
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Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 2021 Background: Oxidative stress has complex interactions with our lifestyle habits that negatively affect our health. Increasing evidence suggests that chronic psychosocial stress enhances oxidative stress, which in turn may contribute to aging and aetiology of many lifestyle-related degenerative diseases.
Rita Canella, Concetta Gardi
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Structural analysis of long arm excavator boom for optimization performance under maximum breakout condition [PDF]
, 2020 Long Arm Excavators are widely used in the construction site for excavating deep holes or trenches. However, due to the often-severe work conditions, such as large lifting loads, poor ground conditions to sustain the machine’s self-weight, Long Arm ...
A. Rashid, Mohamad Syafiq +2 more
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The effect of heart rate variability biofeedback training on stress and anxiety: a meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: Some evidence suggests that heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback might be an effective way to treat anxiety and stress symptoms. To examine the effect of HRV biofeedback on symptoms of anxiety and stress, we conducted a meta-analysis of ...
Curtiss, Joshua E. +2 more
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