Nervous System

The article discusses chronic sympathetic nervous system activation, which causes symptoms often misattributed to stress or personality. It lists 15 signs indicating proximity to a nervous system breaking point and highlights evidence-based interventions.

The article presents 15 techniques for managing public speaking anxiety by working with the nervous system rather than eliminating anxiety. It contrasts this approach with traditional advice that focuses on reducing anxiety.

Monica Lewinsky, a writer and anti-bullying activist, uses social media but avoids notifications to protect her nervous system. The article highlights her preference for minimizing alerts as a personal strategy.

Scientists have discovered that the nervous system amplifies sensations in the soles of the feet when near a drop, which may contribute to the fear of heights. This finding suggests a link between foot sensations and acrophobia. The study sheds light on the physiological mechanisms underlying this common phobia.

Scientists have discovered that the nervous system amplifies sensations in the soles of the feet when near a drop, which can contribute to a fear of heights. This finding suggests a link between the feet and the brain's perception of height. The study sheds light on the physiological basis of acrophobia.

Scientists have discovered a hidden signal in the nervous system that tells the brain when to stop scratching, centered on the molecule TRPV4. This discovery was made through experiments involving mice with chronic itch similar to eczema. The mice missing this signal scratched less often but couldn't stop when they did scratch.