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How Music Can Help Athletes Recover from Sports Injuries

AASP

Stress hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system to generate a survival response, which minimizes the ability of the prefrontal cortex (the logic center of the brain) to generate a response. Then, the emotional importance is determined by the amygdala.

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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

The Sporting

But perhaps none is as bizarre as a favorite of bike racers and marathoners of the early 1900s: strychnine, a powerful stimulant to the central nervous system, unless you take too much, in which case it can stimulate you half way to heaven. It dilates coronary vessels and stimulates the central nervous system and respiratory center.

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Giving Children Hearing and Confidence

Stanford Childrens

An especially rewarding part of Dr. Imrie’s job is that she can bounce back and forth between taking care of kids who are injured but healthy and those who have serious, chronic conditions. “I A revolution was happening because of the remarkable advancements made by cardiac surgeons as well as cardiologists,” she says.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

An imbalance in these electrolytes can disrupt normal bodily functions and may lead to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or even severe conditions. Suboptimal sodium status preferentially affects the central nervous system, whereas suboptimal potassium and calcium status can significantly affect neuromuscular manifestations.

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Psychological Effects of Music

Teen Health 101

Research proves that music therapy can benefit individuals with various mental health and physical health conditions, and music can also be a medium for processing emotions/trauma and regulating anxiety. Music is proven to help manage pain, improve cognitive performance, memory, sleep, and motivation, as well as reduce stress.

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The Art of Breath Control: Harnessing the Benefits of Kapalbhati

The Sporting

An Introductory Guide to Practising Kapalbhati Pranayama Although practising Kapalbhati Pranayama is beneficial for your health and well-being, it’s worth noting that the numerous physical and mental health benefits are related to safe and effective practice.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

PLT4M

For example, a runner’s knee or tennis elbow are overuse injuries often associated with preventable factors such as poor biomechanics, inadequate training, or pre-existing conditions. Fatigue – Fatigue, which affects both the muscles and the central nervous system, also plays a vital role in strain injury.