Your Nervous System is Listening
Stress is not the enemy. It is one of the body’s oldest survival systems—but problems can arise when that system rarely gets the chance to stand down. From sleep and digestion to concentration, muscle tension and energy, prolonged stress can show up in surprisingly physical ways. We dig into what the nervous system is actually doing during stress, what people really mean by “regulation,” and the remarkably ordinary habits that research suggests can help our bodies recover.