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03/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture found to calm heart rate, increase stamina in athletes engaging in high-intensity training

Acupuncture can normalize heart rate as well as increase the stamina of athletes undergoing high-intensity training, a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine has found. Prolonged and high-intensity training sessions typically cause athletes to accumulate fatigue and show a decline in performance which increases the risk of sports injuries. Fortunately, recovery and […]

12/20/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers discover how your skin regulates blood pressure and heart rate by changing temperature to alter blood flow

A group of scientists from the University of Cambridge and Karolinska Institute in Sweden has revealed that our skin plays an important role when it comes to regulating blood pressure and heart rate. Even though the discovery was made while observing mice, the researchers posit that the same also holds true for humans. The study shows that skin, our largest […]

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