Abstract: For efficient exercise, motor functions, heart rate, oxygen uptake (which are controlled by autonomic nervous system activity), heat acclimation-related functions, such as sweating, and ...

Introduction Motor and autonomic dysfunctions are widespread among people with spinal cord injury (SCI), leading to poor health and reduced quality of life. Exercise interventions, such as locomotor ...

If you’re living with chronic pain or know someone who is, doctors say your heart is likely being impacted too. Long-term pain can lead to sleep deprivation, inflammation, less exercise, poor dietary ...

We’ve long been told that happiness is a mindset, a perspective, maybe even a daily practice. But something else is also deeply embodied, radical and accurate: Happiness isn't just in our heads, it's ...

Your autonomic nervous system helps regulate emotional balance, but chronic stress or trauma can trigger an overactive fight-or-flight response. Nervous system dysregulation refers to a condition in ...

Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...

We are born with a biological survival system that is designed to respond to any environmental or psychological threat presented to us. Our nervous system is constantly processing information and ...

Introduction: Autonomic nervous system activity (ANSA) plays a crucial role in the physical condition experienced during exercise and prolonged physical activity. In other words, ANSA is related to ...

Breathwork practices have emerged as powerful tools for managing stress and promoting mental well-being in our increasingly fast-paced world. While simple deep breathing serves as a helpful starting ...

The nervous system is the body’s command centre and we rely on it to survive. It guides almost everything we think, feel, and do by allowing the body to process and respond to information. With that ...