Adrenaline increases the "alertness" of the nervous system, meaning it's ready to trigger muscle contraction. It also increases the amount of blood flow and changes the tension of the muscles, which, ...

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Infectious agents can cause muscle twitching and spasms, too. The most commonly known is probably tetanus, which causes a phenomenon called lockjaw, where the neck and jaw muscles contract to the ...

It has happened to many of us. While in the middle of work, a study session or just spending time with friends, your eyelid flutters for no apparent reason. At first, it may be nothing more than a ...

Eye twitching, medically known as myokymia, is rarely random. It’s commonly linked to stress, fatigue, dehydration, excessive ...

In the realm of bodily quirks, few experiences are as disconcerting and curious as the sensation of your eye jumping or twitching. This phenomenon, medically referred to as myokymia, is commonly ...

Ever wondered what your pets are dreaming about when they suddenly kick their paws in their sleep? Maybe they’re chasing a mouse, or a cat. Maybe they’re pawing at you for treats. Or, maybe they’re ...

CONDITION. I I’M A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL WITH THE ARC OF CARROLL COUNTY. BETHANY CHALMERS LOVES HELPING PEOPLE AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS. BUT THOSE CONNECTIONS BECAME MORE CHALLENGING AFTER SHE ...