nervous system

The nervous system is a network of roads that feed into highways that connect to an interstate system. The roads…

The lower back core muscles initiate and control movement and posture. Total body movements start at the pelvis and…

The human brain is extremely complex. Although responsible for many of our body’s capabilities, it has been…

The mitochondria is the “powerhouse of the cell”. It obtained this nickname by being the creator of ATP, or the…

We often think of proteins are nutrients found in the food we eat and the main component of muscles, however,…

Mitochondria are the "energy factory" of the human body. Several thousand mitochondria can be found in nearly every…

Cerebral perfusion pressure, or CPP, is the net pressure gradient which carries oxygen to brain tissue. It is…

You have probably heard about the "gray matter" of the brain which is made up of cells known as neurons, however, a…

In humans, the nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central…

How does your brain know when you are experiencing pain? How does it know the difference between the soft touch of…

Sciatica Symptoms in AthletesExercises that focus mainly on the legs moving away from the body can increase the…

Nerve Damage After Surgery The different aspects of nerve damage after surgery are taken into account through this…

Types of Diabetic Neuropathy Several types of neuropathy (nerve damage) are caused by diabetes. Learn about these…

What are the Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy, the condition caused by nerve damage and…

Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is an ailment that directly affects the nerves, not…