Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have demonstrated that the brain's ability to learn certain skills can be significantly enhanced if both the brain and nervous system are primed by ...

The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a cognitively oriented psychologist, I spend a lot of my time helping people to observe and change their thinking. This is a process that requires people to use their conscious mind to override ...

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 ...