Communication between the body and the nervous system is called interoception and it allows the brain to sense internal states, such as hunger, pain, or heart rate. The vagus nerve is an important ...

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The gut and the brain are intricately connected through the gut-brain axis. Dr Rajan explains why anxiety can lead to digestive discomfort and vice versa.

Pain is easy to understand until it isn’t. A stubbed toe or sprained ankle hurts, but it makes sense because the cause is clear and the pain fades as you heal. But what if the pain didn’t go away?

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The brain is undeniably the most complex part of the human body. "So the brain sends signals through the spinal cord and vice versa, and it affects the way that we move and the way ...

Chronic pain affects 150 million people across Europe, according to the European Pain Federation. That is approximately the population of France and Germany combined. This burden drives countless ...

Migraine attacks are not all in your head. Yes, they do begin deep in your brain, but your brain doesn't exist in a vacuum. Your thoughts and emotions have the power to influence how you experience an ...