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 ...

Why is everyone talking about nervous system regulation? From burnout and chronic stress to recovery culture, here's what's ...

The nervous system has become a fervent topic of conversation in the health industry. From contrast therapy and somatic workouts to the viral “low cortisol morning”—a concept championing the art of ...

Connections between the immune and nervous systems have been observed for centuries, but only recently has the depth of their interdependence come into focus. The idea that the nervous system can ...

Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...

Learn 6 powerful ways to regulate your nervous system in just 2 minutes. These science-backed breathing, tapping, grounding, ...

We asked Janna Dickenson, a licensed psychologist and assistant teaching professor in the Department of Psychology, to explain why the language of nervous system regulation has suddenly become so ...

Many people I work with understand nutrition well. They know which foods support digestion, stabilise blood sugar, and nourish hormones. On paper, their diets look thoughtful and balanced. And yet, ...

Your autonomic nervous system helps regulate emotional balance, but chronic stress or trauma can trigger an overactive fight-or-flight response. Nervous system dysregulation refers to a condition in ...