FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 25, 2019·4 min readFeeling Stressed? Having a Partner Present, Even in Your Mind, May Keep Blood Pressure DownAccording to researchers, thinking about your romantic partner when you are under a stressful situation can help to lower your blood pressure and heart rate.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2018·3 min readHeartbeat Paces LearningResearchers report learning rates are enhanced when conditioned stimuli is presented during resting phase of the cardiac cycle.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 12, 2018·3 min readYour Genes Determine How Your Heart Rate Responds to ExerciseA new study reports your genes may determine how your heart rate and blood pressure respond to exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2018·4 min readBrain Tingles: The Physiological Benefits of ASMRResearchers reveal the phenomenon of ASMR videos may have a positive physiological effect on viewers. The study reports those who experience ASMR have lower heart rates while watching the videos, as well as an increase in positive emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 20, 2017·4 min readSimple EKG Can Determine Whether Patient Has Depression or Bipolar DisorderHeart rate variability can indicate whether a person has bipolar disorder or major depression, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2016·2 min readShort Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart FunctionA new study reports short term sleep deprivation in the context of 24 hour shifts can lead to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2016·4 min readHigher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric IllnessA new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 4, 2016·2 min readBrain Prevents Anxiety by Suppressing Perception of HeartbeatIn order to reduce anxiety, the human brain suppresses the sensory effects of the heartbeat, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·April 7, 2016·3 min readWisdom is a Matter of Both Heart and MindA new study reports heart rate variation and thinking processes work together to enable better reasoning about complex social issues.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 1, 2016·4 min readHeart Rate Variability Predicts Epileptic SeizuresResearchers have developed a wearable device that measures fluctuations in heart rate and can predict when an epileptic seizure may occur.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 9, 2016·5 min readChanges in Heart Activity May Signal EpilepsyAccording to a new study, the heart rate during sleep in children with epilepsy is significantly slower than in those without the condition.Read More
