Dr. David Rakel answers the question: 'What Is Relaxation Response?' Jan. 13, 2010 -- Question: What is the relaxation response, and how can it help ease stress? Answer:The relaxation response is a ...

The vagus nerve is a long, critical nerve that wanders from your brain all the way down your neck, chest and abdomen, connecting the brain stem to the body. Subsequently, it’s associated with a host ...

Fingolimod therapy can cause persistent heart rate slowing in patients with preexisting parasympathetic predominance due to autonomic dysfunction. A study of 34 RRMS patients found prolonged ...

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 ...

So you're not a "10" in every which way. But you're probably pretty spectacular in some way, and definitely good enough in most areas of life. If ever there were a time to stop beating yourself up for ...