“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 ...

Scientists have developed a new method to boost the energy of aging or damaged cells, an innovation that could improve treatment of a variety of conditions.

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 ...

The findings, published in Neuron, improve the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis. “It’s more [of] an exploratory study, but it creates a lot of ...

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

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 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 ...