The enteric nervous system (ENS) has gained broader visibility, notably through its designation as a “second brain” and growing interest in the gut ...

A research team led by Félix Viana, co-director of the Sensory Transduction and Nociception laboratory at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint research center of the Spanish National Research ...

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. It occurs when high levels of sugar and fat in the blood damage the nerves that control the internal organs. According to a 2020 ...

Recent medical research indicates that the heightened risk of heart disease observed in patients with depression or anxiety may stem from specific biological pathways involving the brain and immune ...

Early autonomic dysfunction in prodromal Parkinson disease independently predicts a substantially higher risk for earlier cognitive impairment, suggesting autonomic assessment may help identify ...

This stock photo shows electroacupuncture being used in a clinical practice. This modern-day form of acupuncture augments traditional methods by passing a microcurrent of electricity through very thin ...

As interest in autonomic balance, stress recovery, and cognitive performance continues to rise, Nuropod—the first U.S. ear-based, clinically studied vagus nerve stimulation, non-invasive wearable ...

Find joy in the little things. This piece of folk advice has been around for eons, and is one that many of us try to live by. But is there actually any real benefit to this practice?