We tend to think of writing as something that happens “up here,” between our ears. But I’ve come to think that writing is a physiological event, not just a mental one—that it involves the whole ...

Perimenopause impacts mind, body, and skin—awareness and self-care can make this transition easier and more empowering.

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, ...

Abstract: This paper presents an in-depth analysis of drone pilots’ autonomic nervous system responses. The study focuses on the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses elicited during drone flights ...

In my bid to build muscle as I try to conceive, I compared an AI chatbot's suggestions with a human expert's. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human ...

When you put a shark’s strength to the test, the results are nothing short of jaw-dropping. With muscles built for raw power, this giant pushed limits that few could believe. The water erupted with ...

Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects the autonomic nervous system’s (ANS) influence on heart rate control. Daily essential activities, such as water ingestion, affect HRV. This study aims ...

After running for over a decade, I wanted to see how healthy my heart is. I got an active metabolic assessment at Life Time, measuring my VO2 max and heart rate. I also learned which running speeds ...

Millions of people who spend the majority of their work day sitting down likely have dangerously weakened bottom muscles which put them at risk of painful conditions such as arthritis and sciatica.