Some goals people set for themselves carry risks, and the nervous system may quietly steer you away from them.

Studies of heart-rate variability – small changes between heartbeats controlled by the vagus nerve – show that swearing may ...

Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life threatening condition common in people who have experienced spinal cord injury in the upper back. AD occurs when an injury disrupts the nervous ...

Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy (AAG) occurs when your immune system attacks healthy nerve cells in your autonomic nervous system. It causes symptoms like dizziness or faintness. Autoimmune ...

The introduction of a more objective diagnostic method marks a significant shift in how CFS may be understood and treated. By leveraging beat-to-beat heart rate monitoring, researchers aim to provide ...

A review indicated that there may be an association between autonomic dysfunction and idiopathic hypersomnia, as well as between sleep disturbances and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. A ...

Unlike clinical-grade stimulators that require medical supervision or invasive procedures, Pulsetto is positioned within the ...

You’re sitting in a perfectly comfortable room when suddenly a quick shiver ripples through your body. It’s not cold, you’re not scared, and you’re definitely not coming down with anything—yet your ...