AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

This study looked at whether a 16-week brisk walking program, combined with dietary advice, could improve heart rate control and blood vessel health in adults with early-stage cirrhosis (liver scarring). Fifty participants aged 45-75 who were not very active took part. The goal w…

This pilot study explored whether the Feldenkrais Method, a gentle movement and awareness practice, could reduce stress and improve well-being in 24 healthy, sedentary women aged 26-59. Participants attended eight daily 90-minute sessions or served as controls. Researchers measur…

This study tested whether taking hot spring baths (38°C for 20 minutes, three times a week) helps healthy teen athletes adapt to training at 1600 meters altitude. 27 participants were split into three groups: hot spring baths, hot water baths, or standard recovery. Researchers me…

This study looked at whether people with long-term neck pain have differences in their autonomic nervous system (the part that controls things like heart rate) compared to healthy people. Researchers measured heart rate variability in 56 participants while lying down, sitting, st…

This study looked at how stress changes the way your nervous system controls your heart rate. Researchers gave 23 healthy adults a hormone called cosyntropin or a placebo to see if it caused delayed changes in heart rate control. The goal was to understand the link between stress…