Cardiovascular Nervous system Psychology 
AASP
JUNE 26, 2025
It might be the simplest and most direct lever we have to modulate our nervous system. Diaphragmatic breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system and promotes the “relaxation response” (the opposite of the stress response) - calmness, reduced muscle tension, lower heart rate and respiratory rate. How Does It Work?
Designs for Health
JANUARY 4, 2024
Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems.
Designs for Health
MARCH 14, 2025
Physical activity may also mitigate signs of depression and anxiety and support psychological well-being through multiple physiological pathways. Regular aerobic exercise may support healthy stress responses by promoting cardiovascular health and aerobic capacity.
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