In CHD patients, the connection between the ANS, HRV and the PFC becomes particularly pertinent due to the impact of the disease/clinical risk factors on ANS regulation. We found that clinical risk factors, such as the length of ICU stay, are negatively associated with HRV indices and that ...
In recent years, research has suggested a connection between oral bacteria andAlzheimer's disease, raising concerns for those with poor dental health. With nearly 700 species of bacteria inhabiting the human mouth, experts say maintaining good oral hygiene could benefit both heart and brain health....
"The reason the link between ADHD and heart disease has not been well understood is that the diagnosis rates increased dramatically only in the last 45 years. Now persons 45 years old are starting to develop coronary disease at accelerated rates," explained Dr. Benjamin Hirsh, a cardiologist at...
"We also identified a significant relationship between stress-associated brain activity and bone marrow activity in these individuals. Together, the findings provide insights into a potential mechanism that may contribute to the 'heart-brain connection'." In the first study to look at brain scans us...
All participants wore EEG and EKG monitors to measure the electrical activity in the brain and their heart rate, respectively. "What they found is something new," Venkatesh explained. "It wasn't just that on surveys people reported fatigue after having the video, but it was actually true ...
Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are living longer due to effective medical and surgical management. However, the majority have neurodevelopmental delays or disorders. The role of the placenta in fetal brain development is unclear and is the
It was explained to him that contrary to popular perception, a heart attack may not be sudden but rather a dull, sustained pain radiating along the left side. Reply to: What is a Heart Attack? " Patrick a 70-year-old diabetic man with a 2-year history of stable chest pain" Ms. ...
The specific aims of our study were (i) to explore intra- and inter-network FC during and after the interventions, (ii) to identify brain-heart coupling during the interventions, (iii) to reveal the effects of the gratitude intervention on emotion- and motivation-related rsFC, and (iv) to...
So when the theme of “Summoning” was announced I was disappointed. But, the theme is rarely the one I would prefer, so I got to brainstorming and came up with the idea of “reverse-Doom”, which evolved into something not explicitly Doom related, but where you play as a demon fighti...
Emotional connection enhances interaction in human relationships. Emotional synchronization in the interaction between a child and a parent is essential for affective attachment. The relationship between a dog and its owner is also based on attachment, b