Your peripheral nervous system is further divided into two main parts: the autonomic and somatic nervous systems. This is the part of your peripheral nervous system that controls the muscles of ...

⁶ Normally, the two primary divisions of the autonomic nervous system—the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems—operate in balance.⁶ They jointly manage the body’s reaction to stress ...

While they seem random, these brief trembling episodes offer a fascinating glimpse into the complex workings of your autonomic nervous system, and they might be more meaningful than you think.

To support a high-performance mindset with regard to stress, it can be helpful to have a nuanced understanding of your autonomic nervous system—of the physiology of how your body actually ...