From maxing out to slowing down, how much do heart rates vary across sports?
A classic image of the Olympics and Paralympics is an athlete at the end of a race struggling for breath, their heart obviously racing.
Aug 8, 2024
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Nervous System: News and Research on Autonomic Pathways
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Non-invasive device uses magnetoneurography to record involuntary nervous system
A research team led by UC San Diego has, for the first time, shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings.
Jul 29, 2024
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What is 'breathwork'? And do I need to do it?
From "breathwork recipes" to breathing techniques, many social media and health websites are recommending breathwork to reduce stress.
Jun 25, 2024
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Scientists identify new brain circuit in mice that controls body's inflammatory reactions
The brain can direct the immune system to an unexpected degree, capable of detecting, ramping up and tamping down inflammation, shows a new study in mice from researchers at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute.
May 1, 2024
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Elucidating the link between Guillain–Barré syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy that can cause permanent disability and even death and be quite severe to manage. In this acute disorder, which typically triggers after a respiratory or ...
Apr 11, 2024
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A new surgical technique enables smiling in patients with facial paralysis
A new study describes a novel surgical technique used to treat Moebius syndrome, a rare congenital condition leading to the inability to smile, oral incompetence, and a significant impact on social engagement. The study is ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Study in mice reveals how the body copes with airway closure
There is perhaps no bodily function more essential for humans and other mammals than breathing. With each breath, we suffuse our bodies with oxygen-rich air that keeps our organs and tissues healthy and working properly—and ...
Mar 6, 2024
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Research identifies nerve endings that shed light on gut-brain communication
The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an advance in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain.
Feb 26, 2024
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From pills to pulses: Electrifying medicine using the peripheral nervous system
The central (CNS) and peripheral (PNS) nervous system work together to coordinate and regulate the functions of our body in addition to hosting our human intelligence. The CNS is the control center and includes the brain ...
Feb 15, 2024
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Finding joy in the little things really can benefit well-being—a scientist explains
Find joy in the little things. This piece of folk advice has been around for eons, and is one that many of us try to live by. But is there actually any real benefit to this practice?
Feb 15, 2024
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