Researchers have identified a network of connections linking the brainstem and spinal cord that helps control hand and arm movements, revealing an unexpected layer of the nervous system enabling ...

ADHD often looks like “not trying," but the science tells a different story. Here’s what parents should know about the ADHD ...

Many people say drinking regular coffee makes them feel wired, anxious, or ultra-jittery. But for those of us who love the taste of coffee and the ritual behind it, quitting this addictive beverage ...

Walking is one of the body’s most fundamental movement patterns. The activity sets the stage for how well you can generate power in the gym and everyday life.

The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a ...

Scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to sensory disorders.

The orexin/hypocretin system, first identified in 1998, is now recognized as a central regulator of energy balance, sleep–wake states, and arousal stability. Orexin-producing neurons in the lateral ...