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The Commodification of Breath: Parsing Fact from Fiction in the Gilded Age of Breathwork and Breathing Influencers

AASP

Studies show this rhythm can reduce physiological arousal and enhance the ability of the vagus nerve to calm the body after stress (Bae et al., You won’t find many studies on this technique in isolation (hence the “honorable mention”), but it draws from the tried-and-true physiology of sympathetic activation more broadly.

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Foundations of GLP-1 Support: Nutritional and Lifestyle Strategies for Healthy Glucose Metabolism

Designs for Health

during stress, such as fasting or exercise), and elevated circulating amino acids. This widespread receptor expression highlights the hormone’s integrative role in metabolic regulation, cardiovascular function, and neuroendocrine signaling.

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Time to Get Off the Couch Again

Montessori Physical Education

It was lifting weights that steered me towards a degree in kinesiology (specifically exercise physiology). However, during my studies It was not lost upon me that cardiovascular exercise was important. Ignore all the benefits of regular cardio exercise and accept an early demise? So what options did I have left?

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New Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches

First Beat

If you are able to administer your chosen SMFT at regular intervals and collect repeated measurements for an athlete, you will be able to gain insights into their cardiovascular condition. HRR essentially reflects parasympathetic reactivation following exercise, i.e., recovery. Bellenger, et al., Shushan, T., McLaren, S. Buchheit, M.,

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The Atkins Advantage: Why It's More Than Just a Low-Carb Diet

The Sporting

Researchers generally pinpointed several health benefits to following the Atkins diet, including weight loss, optimization of cardiovascular health, and reduction in blood sugar levels. Combining this diet with exercise is guaranteed to deliver excellent results.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Quality: Beyond getting enough sleep, many students struggle with sleep quality because of external factors like diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene habits. Sleep and athletic performance: The effects of sleep loss on exercise performance, and physiological and cognitive responses to exercise. Skein, M.,

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Don’t Sleep on These Tips: Re-Set Your Sleep Routine

Designs for Health

Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night is important for every major body system, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine, digestive, and respiratory systems. These changes are influenced by genes that are innately inseparable from the presence or the absence of light. By Bri Mesenbring, MS, CNS, LDN