“There is a common cluster of symptoms that accompany a dysregulated nervous system,” explains Oliver. “They include: sleep ...

Your body has two primary nervous systems: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Your central nervous system is made up of your brain and spinal cord.

Your nervous system is responsible for sending signals from your brain to the rest of your body and vice versa. It’s vital for regulating many body functions as well as processing and responding ...

The first two involve many processes throughout your body, and they complement each other. The enteric nervous system is within your gastrointestinal tract.

When parts of the nervous system start to break down—or get broken—the consequences for human health can be staggering. Can we fix the nervous system, and how are scientists approaching the problem?

Glial cells are the “glue” of the nervous system, engaging in many activities to support typical brain function. They do this by facilitating communication between neurons, regulating ...

New research reveals how your vagus nerve, gut microbiome and digital habits shape real, lasting happiness, from your immune ...

Many kids who experience a dysregulated nervous system may be stuck in a “freeze” or “fawn” trauma response where they experience emotional numbness, dissociation, or depression.

Cognitive function and hormones are closely linked, with hormonal regulation of the nervous system acting in both positive and negative ways. Cortisol has been shown to reversibly reduce memory ...