Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a ...

Starfish, also known as sea stars, are equipped with an almost alien-like anatomy. Despite lacking a brain, blood, and ...

Losing yourself in a great book is the ultimate form of escapism, especially if you struggle with a stressed-out mind. The ability of words to transport your brain to another world entirely is magical ...

Your nervous system is like a highway. When the roads are clear and well-maintained, traffic flows smoothly. Messages travel from your brain to every cell in your body without obstruction. We obsess ...

The best part is that you don't need to buy anything extra to get to these pressure points to reduce your anxiety. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health ...

The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans Olivia Ferrari Sea lampreys have large neurons and synapses, making them ...

Your peripheral nervous system (PNS) is crucial to navigating daily life. It lets you walk, controls your eye movements, and rings your brain’s alarms when you step on a Lego brick. Yet researchers ...

In a culture in which everything feels urgent, social media is filled with bad news, and our work days feel endless, something’s bound to give. Often, that thing is our nervous systems. In fact, if ...

We’ve long been told that happiness is a mindset, a perspective, maybe even a daily practice. But something else is also deeply embodied, radical and accurate: Happiness isn't just in our heads, it's ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Today’s leadership challenges go beyond strategy — they’re deeply personal. In this environment, traditional leadership focused only on ...

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 ...

Glial cells are an integral part of the human nervous system. They help support and nourish nerve cells, or neurons. Several types of glial cells exist. Glial cells are the “glue” of the nervous ...