Is your heart rhythm chaotic? Researchers found that chaotic heartbeat patterns, not traditional HRV, are the secret to tracking cognitive brain activity.

The enteric nervous system (ENS) has gained broader visibility, notably through its designation as a “second brain” and growing interest in the gut ...

A collaborative research project between Georgetown University’s Maillard Lab and Wang Lab investigates nervous system function through the lens of protein experiments. Individual proteins in the ...

Incomplete spinal cord injuries disrupt motor unit coordination. The nervous system struggles to sync muscles at low effort and overcompensates with rigid signals at high effort.

Scientists have traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord. A new brain map visualizes the connections between the brain and spinal cord at the ...

We all have negative thoughts from time to time. But what if those fleeting moments of pessimism were doing more than just dampening your mood? According to new research, the way you think doesn't ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways The parasympathetic nervous system, or "rest and digest" system, helps ...

When people talk about living longer, the focus is usually on lifespan, but Dr. Jess, Founder and CEO of Experts in Wellness, ...

Just 20 minutes outside may increase feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine while helping calm the nervous system.