An illustration showing the functions of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

What you need to know about our autonomic nervous system and stress

Reading Time: 4 minutes Human beings have an autonomic nervous system (ANS), which controls a great deal of how our body works. The word “autonomic” means that the system can function without our conscious control. We don’t have to tell our lungs to breathe, our heart to beat, or our stomachs to start or finish the digestive process. They […]

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