The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is the system of nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord. The PNS consists ...

A doctor explains what nervous system regulation really means, how chronic stress affects the body, and what helps restore ...

Imagine that you’ve never been to Earth. You visit first in winter, where someone introduces you to water. From a glass, they pour it out over your hand. You drink. Remarkable. Imagine that you walk ...

In order for your body to work properly, your nervous system needs to be working properly. Your nervous system is responsible for helping your brain communicate with your body and helping your body ...

My husband became a great cook during the pandemic. Me, not so much. I like the food I make, but when it comes to entertaining, I let my husband take over because he has mastered the art of cooking.

While we’ve evolved to be able to respond well to immediate threats, our stress-response system is less able deal with the ...

Our society has gotten used to chronic stress, so we often don't recognize nervous system dysregulation for what it is.

Reflexes are automatic and involuntary actions the body produces in response to certain stimuli. While some reflexes can involve muscles and movement, others involve internal processes within the body ...

A high-pressure work environment can exacerbate headaches, but taking steps to manage stress throughout the day can help.

Why the "rest and digest" system is crucial for well-being Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Stress seriously affects your body, mind, and ability to feel like yourself. While you might feel like ...