The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls several basic functions. Autonomic dysfunction develops when the nerves of the ANS are damaged. You don’t have to think consciously about these systems for ...

New research on "Iceman" Wim Hof suggests that he can influence his autonomic nervous system and immune response through concentration and meditation. The results obtained are remarkable, however, the ...

Disorders associated with autonomic failure can be classified according to the type and severity of autonomic manifestations, associated neurological symptoms, and temporal profile Acute or subacute ...

A review indicated that there may be an association between autonomic dysfunction and idiopathic hypersomnia, as well as between sleep disturbances and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. A ...

Dysautonomia is the medical term for when the autonomic nervous system (ANS) does not work properly. Types include NCS and POTS. The ANS is responsible for maintaining a constant internal temperature, ...

Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy (AAG) occurs when your immune system attacks healthy nerve cells in your autonomic nervous system. It causes symptoms like dizziness or faintness. Autoimmune ...

The autonomic nervous system is known as the control center for involuntary bodily processes such as the beating of our hearts and our breathing. The fact that this part of the nervous system also has ...

Autonomic harnesses neuroscience to optimize brain performance in coaching clients. By optimizing brain performance, Autonomic delivers customized coaching at scale for people operating in high-demand ...

A 59-year-old man with a complete (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale A) spinal cord injury at the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4), secondary to a motor vehicle crash 42 years earlier, ...

Your nervous system is a network that sends signals between your brain and other parts of your body to control your body's movements and processes. This system includes your brain, spinal cord, and ...