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

The nervous system of an animal coordinates the activity of the muscles, monitors the organs, constructs and also stops input from the senses, and initiates actions. The nervous system of vertebrate ...

The nervous system that sprouts from the brain may seem like an incomprehensible tangle. But anatomists can divide it pretty cleanly into two parts. One part is directed to the outside world, while ...

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?

Neurogenic bladder dysfunction, such as detrusor muscle hyperactivity and dyssynergia with the external urethral sphincter (EUS), are common long-term consequences affecting the wellbeing of patients ...

Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of your central nervous system (CNS) that controls unconscious activities like breathing and digestion. This system is always working, whether or not ...

Somatic exercises, connecting mind and body, show promise in enhancing memory and brain function. Not every memory problem needs a supplement or screen break. Sometimes, it's the body’s forgotten ...

The peripheral nervous system or PNS, is part of the nervous system, and consists of the nerves and neurons that reside or extend outside the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to ...