nervous system
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Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than three months and means the nervous system stays stuck in emergency mode.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
“When I think about that, my nervous system relaxes,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
But equally, a delayed response or a friend failing to follow through on plans can trigger subtle stress responses in the nervous system.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Parkinson’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a nervous system movement disorder that worsens with time and cannot be cured.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
“They are exactly opposite in effect. Atropine speeds the nervous system, rapid heartbeat and so forth. Amatoxins slow it down.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
