Sarah Melancon, a sociologist and clinical sexologist, says our response derives from our genetic makeup that harks back to prehistoric times when our nervous system developed in a world where ...

You’re stressed and your gut knows it—immediately. The enteric nervous system is often referred to as our body’s second brain. There are hundreds of million of neurons connecting the brain ...

If we observe an animal being chased by a predator, after the long pursuit, if the animal runs free, we may notice their body physically quiver to reset their nervous system. The ability to ...

NPR's podcast Short Wave brings the stories of a newly identified deep sea creature, the benefits of exercise for healing our nervous system and science-backed tips for holiday eating. Time now ...