The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) plays a crucial role in the regulation of cardiovascular function, mediating rapid adjustments in heart rate and arterial blood pressure during stress, physical ...
THE lecturer commenced by giving a short sketch of Bichat's views of the division of life into organic and animal life, and pointed out how that division naturally led to the conception of two ...
Vagus nerve stimulation (aka VNS) helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system to relax the body and bring things back into balance. “The goal of vagus nerve stimulation is to improve vagal tone, ...
This part of the ANS manages the "rest-and-digest" function at night. In addition to promoting sleep, the release of melatonin triggers vasodilation (widening of blood vessels), resulting in a 10% to ...
Energy drinks are increasingly becoming the go-to solution for students pulling all-nighters, professionals meeting deadlines, and even the elderly hoping to ward off fatigue. Marketed for their ...
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Truvaga Plus ($499): In two-minute sessions, this device—which is synced with your smartphone—also stimulates the vagus ...
Anxiety requires active treatment, because the disorder itself can have enduring effects on brain function. Apart from the physical discomfort and the prison of negativity anxiety brings, the longer ...
For years, researchers have known that the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) result from damage to a specific region of the brain. A new study shows that the disease also causes widespread damage ...
A new study reveals that recalling positive memories before stepping on stage can significantly boost musicians’ performance.
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life threatening condition common in people who have experienced spinal cord injury in the upper back. AD occurs when an injury disrupts the nervous ...
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