Defining the Heart-Brain Axis
Defining the Heart-Brain AxisUpdate: 2023-08-01
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It's well known that emotions can affect the heart - we've all had an anxiety-producing thought that leads to the feeling of our heart pounding out of our chest. But what about the opposite: can the heart control our emotions? In today's episode of Beyond the Abstract, Derek and Dan discuss a fascinating new study looking at whether making the heart beat fast can cause anxiety-related behaviors.
Hsueh et al., Cardiogenic control of affective behavioral state, Nature, March 2023 (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05748-8)
The information presented here is not medical advice. Consult your physician for any questions regarding your personal health.
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