The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is the system of nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord. The PNS consists of the peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junctions, cranial nerves, and ...

While it is often overshadowed by its high-alert counterpart, the sympathetic nervous system, the PSNS has a powerful role in managing how your body handles stress. Understanding how it works—and how ...

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There are many reasons to exercise. Being healthy and fit are the obvious goals, and there are other add-ons: These could be muscle and strength gain, injury reduction, weight loss, getting better at ...

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