Breathing may change your mind about free will
Voluntary actions are linked to the body's inner state, specifically breathing and expiration, but not heartbeat.... Read More...
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Serotonin may be a biomarker for breathing interruptions following seizures
Researchers say serotonin, a chemical commonly associated with mood regulation, may play in breathing problems associated with epileptic seizures. Those who had higher levels of serotonin following a seizure than before the event were less likely to experience interrupted breathing. ... Read More...
Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes
An opinion article reports on a potential common cause for both SIDS and SUDEP. The reason sudden death may occur is due to a person's inability to wake when CO2 levels in the blood rise, as a result of dysfunctional serotonin neurons in the midbrain.... Read More...
Serotonin Neurons Contribute to Fail Safe Mechanism that Ensures Recovery From Interrupted Breathing
A new study reports acute loss of normal activity in serotonin producing neurons blunts the body's ability to recover from interrupted breathing. Researchers say this could provide an explanation to why some infants die from SIDs, and could someday help with the development of therapies to prevent sudden infant death.... Read More...
Nose Breathing Enhances Memory Consolidation
A new study reports you may be able to improve long term memory consolidation by simply breathing through your nose.... Read More...
Lab Grown Neurons Improve Breathing Following Spinal Cord Injury: Mouse Study
By transplanting V2a interneurons, researchers improved respiratory function in mice with spinal cord injuries, a new study reports.... Read More...
Meditation and Breathing Exercises Can Sharpen Your Mind
Trinity College Dublin researchers report controlled breathing, a key element of meditation, directly affects noradrenaline levels in the brain. The study suggests controlled breathing can enhance attention and improve overall brain health.... Read More...
Astrocytes Help the Brain Tune Breathing Rhythms
A new study reveals the role astrocytes play in regulating breathing rhythms.... Read More...
Astrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing Regulation
A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institute researchers reports astrocytes play a key tole in the respiratory center of the brain stem and assist with the regulation of breathing. The findings are significant as they could provide clues to the causes of respiratory diseases.... Read More...
The Veins in Your Brain Don’t All Act the Same
A new study reports that contrary behavior of blood vessels in the retrotrapezoid nucleus help keep us breathing.... Read More...
How Slow Breathing Induces Tranquility
Researchers have identified a group of neurons that relay information from the brain's respiratory system to an areas of the brain associated with generating arousal.... Read More...
Rhythm of Breathing Affects Memory and Fear
A new study reports the rhythm of your breathing can influence neural activity that enhances memory recall and emotional judgement.... Read More...