The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...

“Nervous system training refers to any method designed to improve how quickly and efficiently your brain communicates with your muscles. It’s not just about getting stronger, it’s about getting faster ...

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.

Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...

Study in mice shows the nervous system not only detects the presence of Salmonella in the gut but actively stops the organism from infecting the body. New research by scientists at Harvard Medical ...

When chronic stress turns survival into a habit, your body stays on high alert. Learn how to reset your nervous system and feel alive again.

You stub your toe on the bedpost. Before your brain even registers the pain, a word explodes from your mouth—sharp, loud and ...