Ice water face dunk = fast calm. 🧊 Research shows that immersing your face in cold water can activate the vagus nerve and reduce sympathetic arousal in seconds—a quick nervous system reset when anxious feelings spike. 🧠Vagus nerve activation: Cold facial immersion stimulates the vagus nerve, shifting you from “fight or flight” into “rest […]
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Functional neurochemistry reveals a powerful truth: texting a friend lights up your brain somewhat—but in-person connection activates a far richer neurochemical cascade. 🧬 Face-to-face time engages multiple bonding and reward systems, including: Oxytocin (social bonding) Serotonin (mood regulation) Endogenous opioids (comfort, connection) Cannabinoids (pleasure modulation) Meanwhile, texting shows only limited activation—primarily dopamine and cannabinoids, with
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Dr. Greg Kelly shares about zombie cells. Thank you to Deepak Chopra and Poonacha Machaiah for joining us! Listen to the full conversation: https://www.qualialife.com/longevity-deepak-chopra-md-connection
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🌿 Designing empty space into our day can transform our lives. Discover Yohaku no bi: the beauty of empty space with Gloria Mark, Ph.D. Dive into the full episode: https://www.qualialife.com/neuroscience-gloria-mark-attention
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🌿 Designing empty space into our day can transform our lives. Discover Yohaku no bi: the beauty of empty space with Gloria Mark, Ph.D. Dive into the full episode: https://www.qualialife.com/neuroscience-gloria-mark-attention
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