Tag: blood flow
Vagal discomfort: what is it?
Due to a transient drop in the arterial pressure and heart rate by hyperstimulation of the vagus nerve, vagal discomfort, or vagal syncope, leads to a loss of consciousness of…
Biomedical imaging: the human body seen from the inside
We all know we have one brain, a heart and many other organs… but we’ve never really seen them in action! However, it is possible if one immerses oneself in…
Can we drink snow?
Consuming snow is tempting. When skiing, we exert ourselves, we sweat and we get dehydrated. Surrounded by all that solid water, sometimes it’s hard to resist. So, is it safe…