Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #20

<p>Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month.</p><ul><li>Breathing coordinates neuronal activity—even without smell</li><li>Mindful breathing in virtual reality can control real pain </li><li>Circadian cycle affects immune cells and Alzheimer’s&nbsp;plaques</li><li>Brain refresh lags when processing visual stimuli</li><li>Medical repression in the days of Ivan the Terrible</li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>