New research has uncovered shared patterns between ribosomal RNAs and genes linked to brain disorders, including autism, ...

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

We’ve all heard the advice: “trust your gut.” But what does that really mean — and is there science behind it? Dr. Hongkui ...

If you're feeling stressed, afraid, angry, or sad, here are three easy micro-resets that you can do with your body to help ...

For years, experts have hailed magnesium as the "miracle mineral" for everything from anxiety to athletic performance. But a ...

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 ...

professor of neurology and biochemistry at Georgetown University Medical Center and chief of the neuroethics studies program So I was both eager and dubious about trying out a new app called NeuroFit ...

There are key differences in how men and women respond to stress and process emotions and events through the nervous system. Amelia Chapman of Mind Body Amore says it’s not a one-size-fits-all ...

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.

After a particularly busy season, I found myself in the African bushveld for ten days of much-needed rest.

When a person is at rest, meditating or reading a book, the parasympathetic nervous system is at work. Also known as the "rest and digest" system, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for ...

One of my favorite moments from the Paris 2024 Games was early in a qualifying round match in a full-contact sport, played by two longtime rivals. The US team had given the ball up twice, back to back ...