Beste Stormy M Podcasts (2024)

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Nosferatu 1:06:21

11h ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Evan and Jeff celebrate Halloween by sinking their teeth into the first great(?) horror movie, 1922's Nosferatu. Is it great? Is it a classic? Does Jeff have very strong feelings on personal hygiene? Listen to find out.

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#123 - Fear of the Dark: There's No Need To Be Afraid 31:19

2d ago31:19

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Fear of the dark is a common phobia seen in children that can greatly affect their sleep. In this episode we will: define fear of the dark differentiate between nyctophobia (fear of the night), scotophobia (fear of the dark/what the dark could be hiding), or lygophobia (fear of twilight) describe the ages that it commonly presents, peaks, and disap…

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Ep. 12 - Stormy Obsession, Transport Regression 1:25:07

5d ago1:25:07

1:25:07

In this episode, Adam shares his angst about weather warnings and why every storm now requires a (stupid) name. Keith, however, has his rage trained on the sorry state of modern transportation, and if we're any better off than our medieval ancestors. /////////////////////// Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers…

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#122 - Bedwetting/Enuresis: Golden Slumbers 32:48

8d ago32:48

32:48

We have touched upon bedwetting in several episodes, but we have never dedicated an entire episode to the topic. In this episode, we will: define enuresis/bedwetting differential between primary and secondary enuresis discuss the differences between monosymptomatic and non-monosymptomatic enuresis uncover the risk factors for enuresis list the caus…

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#121 - Hurricanes, Climate, and Sleep: It Is Time For Stormy Weather 28:59

16d ago28:59

28:59

Climate change is not only a growing threat to our planetary survival, but it is also a major player in the health and safety of people everywhere. Our sleep health does not escape the widening reach of global climate consequences. In this episode we will: Discuss the research linking climate change to sleep and sleep inequalities Focus on research…

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Ep. 11 - Appliance Hump, Biscuity Grump 1:29:13

18d ago1:29:13

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In this first episode of a shiny new season, Adam shares his frustration over a deceitful washing machine. Meanwhile, Keith explores the shameful brand exploitation blighting the biscuit industry. /////////////////////// Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highlight the trivial triggers of midlife angst. Contains occasional humour, moderat…

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#120 - Sleepmaxxing: Broke The Limit 28:46

23d ago28:46

28:46

Up until recently, getting more sleep was not exactly cool and absolutely not something to brag about. Gen Z may be changing that perception on social medial as they brag about getting more sleep, better sleep, and pushing the concept of sleep perfection to the "max." In this week's episode, we will: Highlight Kate Lindsay's September 8, 2024 New Y…

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Solaris 1:05:26

27d ago1:05:26

1:05:26

It's a little late or is it? Who know what's reality? Certainly not Evan and Jeff as they bend their minds and start their exploration of the greatest genre films of all time with 1972's Solaris.

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#119 - Media and Sleep Product Ratings: You Look Like You’re The Best 27:57

30d ago27:57

27:57

Over the past few years, the topic of sleep has permeated the media landscape like few other topics in science and medicine. This has led to not only a fascination withing the public about the topic, but also a wild west-like race to financially capitalize on sleep products. But which products are better than others? In this episode, we will: discu…

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#118 - Apple Watches and Sleep Apnea: Watch It Now, Here It Comes 33:26

1M ago33:26

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On September 16th, 2024, Apple announced their new sleep apnea detection feature for their Apple Watch device had received FDA approval for the detection of mild to moderate sleep apnea. While this is an exciting development in the consumer medical field. In this episode, there are some concerns about this technology. In this episode we will: Touch…

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#117 - Seasons of Sleep: As The Old Sun Dies 28:26

1M ago28:26

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As summer comes to an end, it's a good time to examine how seasonal change tends to affect our sleep. In this episode we will: Refresh our memories about circadian factors related to sleep Look at seasonal trends in sleep times, bed times and wake times Evaluate factors such as light, temperature, and exercise as well as other surprising sleep vari…

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#116 - Sleep Unplugged Book Club #1-Navigating Life With Restless Legs Syndrome: Bouncing 'Round the Room 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

For the first installment of the Sleep Unplugged Book Club, we will examine Andrew Spector's new book Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome. This also marks a revisiting of the topic we covered in episode #13 (Restless Legs Syndrome: You Gotta Move). In this episode we will: Introduce Dr. Andrew Spector, a Duke University professor of neurolo…

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#115 - Insomnia and Sleep Debt: Pay It Back 24:39

2M ago24:39

24:39

There is no topic in sleep more likely to incite a riot between sleep experts than the concept of a sleep debt. Does it really exist? Can a sleep debt ever be repaid? If so, how long? In this episode, we will: Define sleep debt Examine a new population study on the effects of sleep debt on cardiovascular risk Attempt to consolidate the available re…

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After The Thin Man 57:10

2M ago57:10

57:10

It's New Years in September as Evan and Jeff do a sequel to Mike and Andrew's "controversial" Thin Man episode with 1936's After The Thin Man. Will you be confused by this mystery as much as the Jerks? Also featuring terrible news for fans of top hats.

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#114 - Inflammation and Sleep: I’m On Fire 32:23

2M ago32:23

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We have touched on inflammation as a central pathway connecting sleep disorders and dementia (episode 99), injury (episode 70), pain (episode 48), and cardiovascular disease (episode 35). In this episode, we shine the spotlight directly on inflammation and learn how it is connected to sleep. In this episode we will: Examine the reciprocal relations…

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#113 - Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome: In The Dark, I Feel Your Resistance 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

Somewhere between normal nocturnal breathing and sleep apnea exists a strange entity. This condition, often debated in terms of its mere existence is upper airway resistance syndrome, and knowing about it can be the difference between solving your sleep-related breathing woes and continuing your struggles. In this episode we will: define upper airw…

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#112 - Sleep Walking: To Get Up and Go, Memory's Remote, Now I’m Standing Up The Morning After 36:34

3M ago36:34

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Sleep walking is probably the most recognized and discussed parasomnia, but it can also create significant confusion and danger for those affected. In this episode, we will: Define sleepwalking Differentiate somnambulism and noctambulism Evaluate how age and genetics affects the condition Characterize the parasomnia List the causes of sleep walking…

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#111 - Sleep Schedules and Insomnia: Wasting the Dawn 28:31

3M ago28:31

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We often talk about the amount of sleep individuals need creates confusion for insomnia patients. In this episode we dive deeper into this concept with a way in which to think about sleep need. In this episode we will: Revisit sleep need Understand why 8 hours is not right more many individuals Touch on the complicated nature of determining how muc…

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Ep. 10 - Inbox Beset, Festival Regret 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

How many work-related emails are too many in a calendar year? 1,000? 5,000? How about 17,000? That's the number that triggered Adam's rage in this episode. Keith then shares his woes after attending a festival for the first time ... and the reasons why he won't be booking tickets to another one. Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as they highligh…

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#110 - The Sleep Apnea Pill: Wired On The Pills You Took 38:25

3M ago38:25

38:25

Sleep apnea is a very common medical problem that affects a large portion of the population. The treatment options leave much to be desired including what is by far and away the most common treatment: the CPAP device. This reality has led to the quest to find a medical treatment for sleep apnea, and one investigational drug AD109, has received some…

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Duel 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

This month Evan and Jeff get lost in the desert with 1971's Duel. Written by Richard Matheson and directed by a young Steven Spielberg, does this movie hold up or will it fall apart like an early 70s Plymouth Valiant? Download today to find out.

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#109 - Sleep in the Elderly: What A Drag It Is Getting Old 30:55

3M ago30:55

30:55

Aging is a certainty of life, and with it comes changes in sleep. Understanding these changes is central to life-long pursuit of healthy sleep. In this episode we will: Discuss whether or not older individuals sleep less than younger individuals Evaluate the role of schedules and schedule flexibility in the sleep of the elderly Learn why the circad…

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#108 - The Menstrual Cycle and Sleep: God's Little Gift Is On The Rag 35:21

4M ago35:21

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The menstrual cycle has long been associated with sleep. Emerging research is uncovering more of a bidirectional relationship with sleep. In this episode we will: Provide an overview of the menstrual cycle Evaluate the reciprocity of the relationship between sleep and the menstrual cycle Discuss the roles of estrogen and progesterone in the cycle a…

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#107 - Avoiding a Sleep Divorce: Let's Stay Together 29:54

4M ago29:54

29:54

Like it or not, the concept of a sleep divorce seems like it is here to stay. Sleeping in separate beds or bedrooms is a popular option for solving sleep issues, but is it the right choice? Are there better options. In this episode we will: Look at historical research about partner sleep Define a sleep divorce Introduce the Scandinavian Sleep Metho…

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# 106 - Hypnosis and Sleep: Hypnotized, Mesmerized By What My Eyes Have Found 31:26

4M ago31:26

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"You are getting sleepy" is what I think about when I think of hypnosis, and given that it has been looked at as a treatment for insomnia, it makes a lot of sense. While the research linking sleep and hypnosis is a both thin and evolving, there are studies to learn from. In this episode we will: Look at the history of hypnosis as a sleep/insomnia t…

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#105 - Sleep and Air Quality: The Air Is Finally Safe To Breathe Again 31:00

4M ago31:00

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Lately, much seems to be made about the relationship between air quality and sleep. Air purification systems have jumped on the sleep bandwagon as have good old fashioned house plants. But is there any evidence supporting this connection? In this episode we will: Look at research connecting air quality and sleep quality among various populations Ev…

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Ep. 9 - Nannying Pain, BBQ Strain 1:16:59

4M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

Everyone loves being invited to a BBQ - there's nothing better than sipping a cold beer in the sunshine whilst someone serves you food. However, hosting a BBQ is no one's idea of fun. In fact, every element of hosting a BBQ is a valid reason to rage. And once we're suitably enraged by BBQ hosting, we get on to the subject of age verification. The n…

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#104 - Sleep Deprivation: Get Up, Get Up! Wake Up, Wake Up! 30:12

4M ago30:12

30:12

While we have touched on sleep deprivation in other episodes, particularly as it relates to confusion with the concept of insomnia, in this episode, we devote the entire program to a discussion of the topic. In this episode we will: Define sleep deprivation Go through the symptoms of sleep deprivation and research into many of these signs Touch upo…

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#103 - Research from the 2024 SLEEP Scientific Conference: Pleasant Dreams at the Sleep Brain Drain 39:28

5M ago39:28

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The 2024 SLEEP meeting just concluded in Houston where the greatest sleep minds come together and share the amazing academic and scientific projects and research they have been working on. Each year, the Sleep Unplugged podcast brings you some of the more noteworthy research and practical data from the meeting. In this episode we will: Review studi…

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#102 - New Insomnia Solutions: Wrap it Up and Let Me Sleep 32:34

5M ago32:34

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Insomnia requires a multidisciplinary approach to solve and what's right for one individual may not be for another. In this episode, I introduce eleven different products that I have been sent and talk about who might benefit from their use. In this episode, we will: Discuss Ryze mushroom beverage mix and learn how it might help promote relaxation …

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The Elephant Man 58:37

5M ago58:37

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This month the Classic Film Jerks overcome microphone and connection issues to travel to Victorian England with David Lynch's The Elephant Man. Is it a classic? Why did it take 44 years for Evan to watch this film? Listen to find out.

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#101 - Sleep and the Armed Forces: Join the Military Service 29:14

5M ago29:14

29:14

The United States Military has a fascinating relationship with sleep. What organization needs it more, but often finds themselves neglecting it. In this episode we will: Explore the sleep challenges of military training schools Document the sleep deprivation of military officers Review the Air Force regulations related to sleep List the various obs…

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#100 - 100 Surprising Tips, Tricks, Hacks, and Secrets for Amazing Sleep: Here's a List 27:09

5M ago27:09

27:09

To celebrate the 100th episode of the Sleep Unplugged podcast, here is a all-encompassing list of 100 habits and good practices healthy sleepers employ. How many are you currently following? In this episode we will: Highlight ways to improve your sleep Think about items that might indicate your sleep is not optimized Evaluate our habits, activities…

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#99 - Dementia and Sleep: Because I Don’t Remember 31:23

6M ago31:23

31:23

In episode 62, we began to look at the role sleep plays in memory. In episode 65, we looked at the condition REM behavior disorder and how this neurodegenerative condition is often associated with telling sleep disorders. We continue both of these dialogues in this episode. In this episode we will: Look at research linking sleep disorders and inade…

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Ep. 8 - Only Morning Fools and Courses 1:12:58

6M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once argued that “Hell is other people.” but we reckon Satra was misquoted - it's more likely he said, "Hell is morning people." Our rage is also aimed at the proliferation of online courses, particularly those that claim you can achieve great things without any God-given talent. Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pearson as …

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#98 - Insomnia and Belief: You Only Perceive What You Believe 23:20

6M ago23:20

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One of the aspects of insomnia that can be both a perpetuating factor and and target for treatment is exploring dysfunctional beliefs. In this episode we will: Explore different types of insomnia beliefs Understand how these beliefs impact insomnia therapy Look at the relationship between dysfunctional sleep beliefs and depression and alcohol abuse…

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Gold Diggers of 1933 55:12

6M ago55:12

55:12

Evan and Jeff partake in a little Pettin' in the Park as they watch 1933's Gold Diggers of 1933. Is it a classic? Does one jerk deny being a vintage pornography connoisseur? How much did hats cost in 1933? All will be revealed on this months episode.

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#97 - Nightmare Disorder: Nights So Cruel I Thought I'd Die 29:28

6M ago29:28

29:28

Dreams happen, and unfortunately, sometimes those dreams are nightmares. For most, these terrifying nights are few and far between. For a small few, nightmares become a frequent and unwanted nighttime norm. In this episode we will: Revisit parasomnias, in this case nightmare disorder, and determine what defines it Differentiate this disorder from n…

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#96 - Narcolepsy Stories: My Patience Has Reached Its End 38:25

6M ago38:25

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Narcolepsy is a misunderstood medical disorder and as such, it generates some fascinating stories and anecdotes when you treat narcolepsy. In this episode we will: Discuss the difficulties narcolepsy patients go through just refilling their medications Dissect the idea of narcolepsy patients and abuse of their drugs Evaluate the enthusiasm the medi…

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Ep. 7 - Sock Sizing Strain, Recycling Pain 1:10:00

6M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Feet come in all shapes and sizes, so why do sock manufacturers only give us two sizes to choose from - too bloody big or too bloody small? And, with Ireland launching one of the most convoluted recycling schemes in Europe, are some ideas on saving the planet more likely to make us red with rage, rather than green? Join Adam Eccles and Keith A Pear…

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#95 - Sleep and Breath: Every Breath You Take 38:34

7M ago38:34

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The health benefits of yoga are widely espoused, but for many, the belief is that the benefits are derived mainly from the physical nature of the poses or asanas. The breathing exercises and techniques (pranayama) are often ignored. In this episode, we will: -Explore the sleep-specific benefits of breathwork to not only bring oxygen to the brain, b…

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#94 - Grounding and Sleep: I Felt The Earth Beneath My Feet 35:59

7M ago35:59

35:59

Though widely regarded as pseudoscience for many years, there has been a recent resurgence in the practice of earthing/grounding. This practice aims to dissipate excess electrical charge and reestablish electrical homeostasis. While the act of grounding is common practice in high voltage appliances, is it really necessary of beneficial in the human…

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#93 - 10 Strange Insomnia Treatments: Rock Yourself to Sleep 35:59

7M ago35:59

35:59

There are no shortage of insomnia treatments and we have covered many on this podcast. In honor of April Fool's Day, we spotlight 10 unusual treatments and continue our yearly tradition of sharing the funniest listener comments about the show. In this episode we will: Discuss biofeedback as a potential insomnia therapy Evaluate the act of rocking o…

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8 1/2 1:00:15

7M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

This month Evan and Jeff travel to Italy to tackle Federico Fellini's magnum opus 8 1/2. Grab your cigarettes and smash your hat, this one is going to be fun and maybe a little controversial.

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#92 - Sleep and Nicotine: I’d Have Another Cigarette But I Can’t ‘Sleep’ 29:31

7M ago29:31

29:31

When it comes to substances affecting sleep negatively, it seems alcohol and caffeine hog all of the spotlight. But what about nicotine? While the number of younger individuals who smoke is declining, the advent of vaping and oral nicotine pouches is rising, and the effects on the sleep of the users is not positive. In this episode we will: Examine…

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#91 - Drowsy Driving: Asleep at the Wheel 39:02

8M ago39:02

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In a 2017 study, approximately one-third of the respondents reported having fallen asleep driving within the last month. Sleepy driving is a massive public health problem leading to thousands of preventable accidents, deaths, and injuries every year. In this episode we will: Define drowsy driving Outline the scope of this public health problem Eval…

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#90 - Sleep and Hospitality: Gotta Hurry On Back To My Hotel Room 35:07

8M ago35:07

35:07

One of the most interesting trends in sleep is the growing number of hotels and hospitality centers that are embracing sleep as a primary focus for their patrons. Equinox Hotel in New York City has fully embraced the topic in almost everything they offer their guests from spa experiences to a room that goes "Dark, Quiet, and Cool" with the touch of…

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#89 - Circadiansomnia: I Was Up Before The Dawn 38:59

8M ago38:59

38:59

Over the last two years, we have covered several circadian rhythm disorders...jet lag disorder and shift work disorder as well as covering the general concept of a circadian rhythm. For some individuals, they have an intrinsic desynchrony with the times they are expected to be awake. In this episode we will: Review the role of the circadian rhythm …

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Laura 59:29

8M ago59:29

59:29

Evan and Jeff go off the rails early as they discuss the 1944 noir mystery thriller Laura. Is it confusing? Is it a classic? Does Evan grant interviews in the bathtub? Is Jeff really Hungarian? All of these questions will be answered.

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#88 - Weighted Blankets: Pushing Down On Me, Pressing Down On You 34:14

8M ago34:14

34:14

Weighted blankets have soared in popularity over the past decade and they often promise better sleep. What exactly dose the evidence say and for what practical purposes can these products be useful? In this episode, we will: Review the nervous system pathways for perceiving touch and pressure Describe how pressure has a calming effect on the body v…

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