The sympathetic nervous system becomes more active during times of stress, and for some people, this activation can become excessive or prolonged.

It tells your heart to beat and your lungs to breathe ... One part, called your sympathetic nervous system, helps you fight or run away in an emergency (also known as your "fight-or-flight ...

A chronically dysregulated nervous system can lead to both physical and mental symptoms. Here's what to look out for.

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest and relaxation and counteracts the sympathetic nervous ... is a ...

Introduction The pathophysiology of tendon pain is not fully understood, although preliminary data indicates involvement of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). Large prospective studies identify ...

This is different from the sympathetic nervous system, the "fight or flight" response ... traveling through the nasal passages, giving the lungs extra time to pull in oxygen.

Begin by exhaling completely to empty your lungs. Inhale slowly ... the autonomic nervous system enters a balanced state where both sympathetic and parasympathetic branches operate optimally ...