Magnus Health
APRIL 24, 2025
Sudden changes in behavior can arise when a student experiences a trigger to their nervous system Reduced energy. Their nervous systems are activated, and since their frontal lobe hasn’t fully developed, they don’t yet have the capacity to manage or control those emotions. Aggressive behavior. Mood swings.
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?
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Designs for Health
JULY 17, 2025
Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood glucose levels in response to low blood glucose, heightened sympathetic nervous system activity (e.g., during stress, such as fasting or exercise), and elevated circulating amino acids.
The Sporting
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
How to use exercise to build a happy, healthy gut We are constantly told that to improve our endurance we need to: lift more weight, work out more or have a healthy diet. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies.
AASP
AUGUST 10, 2023
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.
The Sporting
MAY 7, 2023
The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. In this article, we'll explore the advantages of taking a dip in cold water, from boosting your immune system and improving your mental health to allowing individuals to join a community of adventure seekers.
Teen Health 101
MAY 17, 2022
Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. However, it is important that you exercise safely and intuitively to avoid further harm to your body or mind. Exercise can also help people manage depression. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,
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