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Recent Examples of stimulation
Apollo Neuro uses vibrotactile stimulation on the wrist or ankle.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.
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Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Harvard Health has published a critical take on Apollo Neuro, and Medscape has cautioned about at-home vagus nerve stimulation devices, warning of uncertain efficacy and safety.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Purpose, meaningful relationships, mental stimulation, and finding joy in everyday life can all contribute to well-being as people grow older.
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Nicky Zizaza,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Only one in five women climax through internal stimulation alone, Greenwald said.
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Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
If your family wants to add a low-stimulation show to your toddler’s screen time lineup, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is the perfect choice.
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Parents,
29 June 2026
This gives us an opportunity to fire up the coffee kettle and brew still more cups of stimulation.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
25 June 2026
The average person today is exposed to a constant stream of stimulation at home, at work and socially.
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Leeza Carlone Steindorf,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.
—
Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Harvard Health has published a critical take on Apollo Neuro, and Medscape has cautioned about at-home vagus nerve stimulation devices, warning of uncertain efficacy and safety.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Purpose, meaningful relationships, mental stimulation, and finding joy in everyday life can all contribute to well-being as people grow older.
—
Nicky Zizaza,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Only one in five women climax through internal stimulation alone, Greenwald said.
—
Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
If your family wants to add a low-stimulation show to your toddler’s screen time lineup, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is the perfect choice.
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Parents,
29 June 2026
This gives us an opportunity to fire up the coffee kettle and brew still more cups of stimulation.
—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
25 June 2026
The average person today is exposed to a constant stream of stimulation at home, at work and socially.
—
Leeza Carlone Steindorf,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
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But if productivity growth is low, then stimulus just turns into inflation—too many dollars chasing too few goods.
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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
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Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
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Yet our findings show that, whatever the eventual benefit may prove to be, the costs of inducement are notably higher than state officials initially projected.
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For example, certain diuretics, antihistamines or stimulants may increase the risk of side effects from heat, according to the CDC.
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Other types of medications can impair your body's ability to cool off, including anticholinergic medications (a category that includes Benadryl) and stimulants, like ADHD drugs.
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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