“Tickling” the outer ear with a painless electrical current may someday help slow the effects of aging on the autonomic nervous system, according to researchers from the University of Leeds. The skin ...

A surprising discovery from aging researchers shows that dietary restriction isn’t enough to extend lifespan on its own.

Long-term reduction of caloric intake by about a third can slow down the natural aging processes of the brain. This was ...

That constant background noise from traffic, television, notifications, and conversations might be doing more than just distracting you. It could be fundamentally altering your nervous system and ...

Nervous system disorders impact more than half of the U.S. population, with neurologic and cognitive conditions the leading ...

It has been observed that individuals with mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia experience accelerated aging. The brain controls numerous vital processes, including ...

The vagus nerve is called the "wandering nerve" because it's the longest nerve in the human body and travels from the base of the brain up into the ears and down into the lower intestines. In recent ...

The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...