Fluctuations in arousal are regulated by the autonomic nervous system, which is mainly controlled by the balanced activity of the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems, commonly indexed by heart ...

The sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous system work together to balance out your body’s functions. Usually, the parasympathetic nervous system hormones promote relaxation ...

Ten years of research on yoga as a stress-reducing activity provides a clear answer: A little effort offers real health ...

“A dog's hair will also stand up when very, very cold. When the hair stands up, an insulating layer of air gets trapped ...

A sudden sight, sound, or movement can trigger a cat to instinctively puff up. Cats can get startled by anything that appears out of nowhere, perhaps a shadow, a dust bunny, an approaching dog, or, ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — A complementary drug to combat Alzheimer's disease could target a specific part of the nerve cell protein tau. This is the finding of new research which also offers a better way ...

Searching TikTok for #floortime will return many videos of people lying on the floor or ground and touting the benefits of "Floor Time." Here's what they are ...

Weight gain and excess fat storage, particularly in the abdomen.

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and Education MEC, David Maynier, visited the Timer Hall Primary School in Plumstead, where they welcomed the Grade R and Grade 1 classes. eNCA reporter, Kevin ...

CAPE TOWN - Around 107-thousand Grade 1 pupils have begun the new school year in the Western Cape. A total of 1-point-22 million pupils are enrolled in the province’s public schools. READ ...