Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of your central nervous system (CNS) that controls unconscious activities like breathing and digestion. This system is always working, whether or not ...

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 ...

Neural progenitor cells (green) develop into astrocytes (orange), which are found throughout the central nervous system and play important roles in synapse function, neural injury response, and other ...

The nervous system has become a fervent topic of conversation in the health industry. From contrast therapy and somatic workouts to the viral “low cortisol morning”—a concept championing the art of ...

In normal mice, the maturing enteric nervous system (shown in orange) reaches from the stomach at the top followed by the intestine in the middle to the colon at the bottom. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

A closer look at what happens in the body when stress builds up faster than it can be recovered from, and why that matters for your health. Your nervous system is constantly working behind the scenes ...

Your autonomic nervous system helps regulate emotional balance, but chronic stress or trauma can trigger an overactive fight-or-flight response. Nervous system dysregulation refers to a condition in ...

From burnout and chronic stress to menopause, recovery culture and social media, nervous system regulation has become one of wellness’s most talked-about concepts. Here's why it's suddenly everywhere.

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 ...