If you want to increase your HRV, start by forgetting about chasing a big number and focus instead on building a steady, low‑noise baseline. – Many people want higher HRV because they think it proves elite athleticism, but research shows the link is loose and highly individual. – What often separates “high HRV” athletesContinueContinue reading “Rethinking “high HRV””
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Sleep is good, may prevent dementia
How the brain gets rid of its chemical waste through the glymphatics during sleep, via blood vessel oscillations, regulated by norepinephrine. Impeded by Ambien. • Norepinephrine release from the locus coeruleus drives slow vasomotion in NREM sleep • Infraslow norepinephrine oscillations control opposing changes in blood and CSF volumes • Norepinephrine oscillation frequency during NREMContinueContinue reading “Sleep is good, may prevent dementia”
Dr Bob, Brain Mechanic 