Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving nerve fibers from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ...

Imagine driving to work on a wintry morning. Your hands are cold on the wheel. Your favorite song is loud, and you sing along ...

Parapluie. That's the French word for umbrella. Para means against. Pluie means rain. A parapluie keeps a rainstorm from getting you soaking wet. Parasympathetic. That is the name of the system that ...

Dr. David Rakel answers the question: 'What Is Relaxation Response?' Jan. 13, 2010 -- Question: What is the relaxation response, and how can it help ease stress? Answer:The relaxation response is a ...

Feelings of anxiety are powered by stress hormones. To reduce anxiety, therapists recommend avoiding thoughts that release stress hormones. To avoid thoughts about the pandemic, we can binge-watch ...