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Cold Shower Benefits
Cold showers have profound benefits, earning them new popularity in recent years. They serve as a way to help people wake up in the morning and...
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What Is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is a condition that affects the large intestine. The large intestine is an integral part of your digestive system. The large intestine...
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What Are Back Spasms
Back spasms and back pain are quite common and one of the top reasons why people may seek medical help. Various factors could cause a back spasm,...
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What is the Sympathetic Nervous System?
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response, the body’s reaction to dangerous or stressful situations. It...
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What is Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is when the spinal column narrows, resulting in decreased space for the spinal cord and spinal nerves.
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What is the Autonomic Nervous System?
Heartbeats, blood pressure, digestion: these vital functions occur without thought, all thanks to the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous...
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What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the “rest-and-digest” functions of the body. It becomes more active during times of relaxation...
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What is the Somatic Nervous System?
The somatic nervous system (SNS) is the peripheral nervous system division responsible for all voluntary movement of the body. The somatic nervous...
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What is the Peripheral Nervous System
The human nervous system divides into the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS comprises the brain and...
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What is the Vagus Nerve?
The vagus nerve is also known as the vagal nerve and cranial nerve X. It has many vital functions and is essential in keeping the body healthy. It is...