Whether you're aware of it or not, there's an information superhighway running down each side of your neck right now. And ...

If your body is a performance center, then your nervous system is the invisible stage manager. It keeps your body running in ways you rarely stop to think about. It controls your breathing, reacts to ...

Experts now better understand the causes of different types of chronic pain. Here's what to know about the treatments that can bring relief. By Meeri Kim Almost everyone has pain sometimes. It might ...

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...

What do chronic migraines, back pain, and irritable bowel syndrome have in common? These seemingly unrelated conditions share a common underlying problem—sensitization of the nervous system. When I ...

You may be familiar with the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It processes information to make key decisions about bodily functions. Outside of this system is the ...

Frequent exercise doesn't just strengthen the heart—it also changes the nerves that control it, according to new research which could guide more targeted and effective care for common heart problems.

Scientists have long known that regular exercise can lower your heart rate and strengthen your cardiovascular system. However, new research on rats suggests that aerobic workouts may also reshape part ...

Pre-race nerves can spiral out of control, and some athletes start to feel anxious about feeling anxious. What are your pre-race nerves actually trying to tell you?

People living with type 2 diabetes face many serious health complications, including heart disease, kidney damage, vision ...