Chronic migraines, back pain, and irritable bowel syndrome are types of central sensitization syndromes (CSS). CSS affects upwards of 30 million adults in the United States. They are a common reason ...

A viral theory about chronic stress is hitting a nerve—literally—and it might explain why you’re always on edge. A viral TikTok video is striking a deep chord with viewers who say it perfectly ...

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Your autonomic nervous system helps regulate emotional balance, but chronic stress or trauma can trigger an overactive fight-or-flight response. Nervous system dysregulation refers to a condition in ...

A calm nervous system is a byproduct of well-regulated emotional health. Here are science-validated health hacks that can ...

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 ...

Doctors explain the gut-brain axis and how feelings like worry, excitement and nervousness can have a big impact on our ...