The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...

Yale researchers have determined how a key component of the nervous system develops at the embryonic stage. Their work, published June 11 in Cell Reports online, may ultimately offer new approaches to ...

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) plays a crucial role in the regulation of cardiovascular function, mediating rapid adjustments in heart rate and arterial blood pressure during stress, physical ...

The sympathetic nervous system maintains the balance of bodily functions and regulates daily activities, such as body temperature and the fight-or-flight response. The sympathetic nerve system ...

Hypertension’s devastating impact on cardiovascular and renal health continues to drive high morbidity and mortality worldwide. With an estimated 1,000 ...

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is integral to the regulation of blood pressure, orchestrating rapid adjustments in vascular tone and heart rate to maintain homeostasis. By modulating peripheral ...

The 2020 Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic was a significant source of stress for nearly 80% of Americans (1). While stress ...

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

Late in pregnancy, the human body carefully prepares fetuses for the rigors of life outside the protection of the womb. Levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, ramp up and spike during labor.