University of California San Francisco

Summer 2024

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When patients with baffling neurological symptoms can’t find answers, they turn to an ace team of brain detectives at UCSF. PLUS: What you need to know about the new wave of weight loss drugs, why genetic testing is a medical revolution, and how a restorative state called deep rest can counter stress at the cellular level. 

About this Issue:

Vol. 13, No. 1
Editorial Team

Features

Four Quick Ways to Truly Rest

Deep rest is best achieved in prolonged practices that relax the body and quiet the mind. But you can also combat stress within seconds by activating your parasympathetic nervous system. Here are a few approaches to making this biological shift quickly.

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