We take roughly 20,000 breaths a day, mostly without thinking, but exactly how our breathing is controlled is a puzzle that has perplexed thinkers from Aristotle to Galen to modern physiologists.
Aug 28, 2017
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt a person's daily life. Some people suffer in silence because of painful stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms can significantly affect a person's ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it's not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests.
Mar 18, 2024
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Most parents have experienced it: Your young child wakes up distraught, sure that the nightmare they've just suffered through is real.
Feb 27, 2024
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On social media and in well-being circles, people have been talking about the vagus nerve a lot. In fact, we have two vagus nerves—a left and a right—and their optimal functioning is essential for good physical and mental ...
Aug 24, 2023
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We know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash.
Apr 5, 2023
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The holidays can be a time for joy and connecting with friends and loved ones, but they can also bring stress and sadness. Angela Drake is a clinical neuropsychologist at UC Davis Health. She has practical advice for navigating ...
Dec 19, 2022
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With everything happening around us, it may be difficult to find that piece of calm. If your mind races, if you feel annoyed: that's normal.
May 11, 2020
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Knowing how to talk to your children about risks is difficult at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Now, as most of us social distance to give health care workers the best chance to confront the COVID-19 ...
Apr 1, 2020
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If you've ever experienced an immobilizing sense of panic when faced with a difficult or threatening situation, you're not alone. It turns out that the well-documented fight-or-flight instinct for self-preservation isn't ...
Nov 4, 2019
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