Before delving into where autonomic ganglia are not found, it's essential to understand what they are and their function.

Somatic stem cells are microscopic workhorses, constantly regenerating cells throughout the body: skin and the lining of the intestine, for example. And to University of Illinois neuroscientists, they ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Somatic exercises help you become more aware of your mind and body, which ...

Our bodies are full of nerves! How do they work? Why do we have an autonomic and a somatic nervous system? When do the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems kick in? And what's with the vagus nerve?

Kelsey Weaver shares science-backed somatic hacks for stress relief. These techniques help calm the nervous system at home. Walking barefoot and hot-cold hand rinses are effective. Humming while ...

A new study demonstrates that stem cell proliferation is directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Somatic stem cells are microscopic workhorses, constantly regenerating cells throughout ...

The nervous system has two major parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The central system is the primary command center for the body, and is comprised of the ...

Daily life can be unnerving. And it's easy to go from calm to anxious or nervous in a flash. What's harder is to go from anxious or nervous to calm. My name is Donna Brooks, I am a master Somatic ...

Autonomic neuropathy is nerve damage that affects your automatic body functions — the things your body does whether you think about them or not. When you have this kind of damage, which can be caused ...