An NIH-supported initiative seeks to unravel how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body’s internal organs. How does ...

Your sympathetic nervous system is one of the branches of your autonomic nervous system. It controls functions under unconscious control related to “fight or flight.” Your nervous system plays a ...

A popular image shared by science-focused social media accounts is that of an image labeled as some variation on "the complete human nervous system dissection" or "a fully dissected nervous system." ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You just crossed the finish line of a half-marathon. You are so proud but also sort of in disbelief.

Although cortisol is known for its role in the stress response, it has many functions. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! “Cortisol does so many things,” ...

Chronic stress rewires the body’s alarm system. Experts share the small, science-backed ways to help it reset.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...