A stroke changed a teacher's life: How a new electrical device is helping her move
As her students finished their online exam, Arlet Lara got up to make a cafe con leche.
Nov 25, 2024
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Nervous System: News and Research on Vagus Nerve
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New study links liver-brain communication to daily eating patterns
People who work the nightshift or odd hours and eat at irregular times are more prone to weight gain and diabetes, likely due to eating patterns not timed with natural daylight and when people typically eat. But is it possible ...
Nov 7, 2024
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Antibiotics and antifungals may slightly affect Parkinson's risk, study finds
A Rutgers Health study has found that people who took multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics had a modestly lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a surprising finding that researchers say highlights the complex ...
Oct 23, 2024
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First human vagus nerve recordings pinpoint cardiovascular signals
The team that first recorded vagus nerve signals in humans has now isolated the electrical activity of individual neurons responsible for cardiovascular regulation.
Oct 1, 2024
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Throat problems could impair autonomic nervous system's ability to regulate blood pressure
Patients with throat problems were less able to regulate their blood pressure in a new study led by the University of Southampton.
Sep 11, 2024
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Study shows a mouse brain under stress sends messages to the gut that reduce levels of beneficial bacteria
A team of medical researchers from the U.S., China and Germany reports that when a mouse feels stressed, its brain sends signals to a gut gland that leads to elimination of a type of bacteria that prevents inflammation and ...
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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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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