We are born with a biological survival system that is designed to respond to any environmental or psychological threat presented to us. Our nervous system is constantly processing information and ...

Some goals people set for themselves carry risks, and the nervous system may quietly steer you away from them.

Editor’s note: Shift Your Mindset is an occasional series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. We talk to experts about how to do things differently to live a better life. Psychotherapist Nicole ...

The secret to feeling calmer and happier is right in front of you, according to a new book, Glimmers. Read an extract here ...

Would you like to feel more resilient? To feel calmer and more connected? These five strategies will help you harness our understanding of the nervous system to create a greater sense of wellbeing.

A viral theory about chronic stress is hitting a nerve—literally—and it might explain why you’re always on edge. A viral TikTok video is striking a deep chord with viewers who say it perfectly ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers one listener question about the natural world. This week, Monica in West Hartford, CT asked, “We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘take a deep breath,’ and ...

Screens surround us, and whether we know it or not, our bodies feel the effect. Amelia Chapman works with the nervous system through her business, Mind Body Amore. She says screens can be a source of ...

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 ...