BCIA Continuing Education Posts

The BioSource Faculty Explain Peer-Reviewed Science

1 minute ago6 min

Five-Minute Science: Managing Cardiovascular Health Protects the Brain

Managing heart health early in life can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and cognitive decline later in life.

22 hours ago4 min

Five-Minute Science: Autism Involves Altered Neuron Density

The neurons responsible for communication in the brain are structured differently in children with autism.

1 day ago5 min

Five-Minute Science: Stress Alters the Gut Microbiome and Immunity

The vagus nerve connects Brunner’s glands to the central amygdala, responsible for processing fear and anxiety.

2 days ago4 min

Five-Minute Science: The Salience Network in Depression

Individuals with depression have a brain network nearly twice as large as those without the disorder.

Sep 2414 min

The Vagus Nerve's Role in Heart Rate Variability

Vagal activity and parasympathetic nervous system function produce respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and heart rate variability (HRV).

Sep 149 min

Add the Body Roundness Index (BRI) To Your Assessment Toolkit

The body roundness index (BRI) has been proposed as an alternative to BMI to provide a more accurate representation of body shape.