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nervous-system
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The science of touch: why it calms and connects
You have a dedicated nervous-system channel for gentle, pleasant touch. Here's what the science says about why a hug, a hand, or a massage settles you.
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Is trauma really stored in the body?
The idea that the body 'keeps the score' is everywhere. Here's the part that's genuinely true, the part that's overstated, and why the difference matters.
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What the vagus nerve actually does (and how to use it)
The vagus nerve runs your body's calming branch. Here's what it does, what heart-rate variability tells you, and which 'vagus hacks' outrun the evidence.
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How to calm your nervous system: an evidence-based guide
What it really means to calm your nervous system, why recovery matters more than avoiding stress, and the levers that reliably shift you toward calm.