Background Black pepper is one of the most popular spices globally. As black pepper
essential oil has not yet been used in the context of aromatherapy, this study examined the …

Objective The study evaluated the potential of apple aroma to alleviate physiological stress
response induced by a short-term cognitive stressor. It investigated the effects of apple …

In the modern information society, people are constantly exposed to stress due to complex
work environments and various interpersonal relationships. Aromatherapy is attracting …

Recent neurological studies have revealed several detailed stress mechanisms. However,
the latent variables behind stress study still interpret stress responses as difficult. Therefore …

Mouthwashes provide an important means for improving oral hygiene. This study
investigated the psychophysiological effects of mouthwashes with different binders during …

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of odor on the heart rate (HR) and salivary
cortisol levels during sleep at home. Twenty male students (aged 20.9±0.74 years) …

As the awareness of health and wellness grows, more people are emphasizing their
wellbeing and exploring ways to maintain and enhance their health from the comfort of their …

Black pepper is a popular spice globally. Black pepper essential oil could be bene cial in
aromatherapy under stressful conditions. This study examined the effect of black pepper …

The heartbeat music interaction has been conceivable, but it is not been scientifically
pursued yet. In this study, we developed a heartrate music feedback architecture where the …

We conducted a series of experiments to investigate the psycho-physiological effects of nap
and aroma on human. A two-hour afternoon nap (Exp. 1) and awakening after slow wave …