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Nervousness

Health Encyclopedia: Central Nervous System

Definition

The central nervous system refers to the brain andspinal cord. These serve as the main "processing center" for the whole nervous system, and thus control all the workings of the body.

The central nervous system does not include the peripheral nerves in the arms, legs, muscles, and organs.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Understanding the Confident/Nervous Guy
By David Wygant , Health Expert

...isn't interested in me."  She will interpret his nervousness as deliberate unfriendliness... Read more »

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How to Spot a Nervous Wreck
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

What a curious turn of phrase ‘nervous wreck' is. A wreck implies something that was once fully... Read more »

Health Guide

Canadian Scientists find cure for diabetes in mice
Canadian scientists say they have proof the body’s nervous system helps trigger diabetes. The research finds that defective nerve endings in mice attract immune system proteins that can mistakenly... Read more »
What is Alzheimer's disease?"
Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the central nervous system that causes "dementia." Dementia is a condition that is marked by the loss of the ability reason, plan, think, and remember. Dementia... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction and Maintaining an Erection
When me and my girlfriend are fooling around she tries her hardest to make me hard but I never end up hard. Why is this? Dr. Owens at Sexualhealth.com: You are probably trying too hard to get an... Read more »
Dealing with Test Anxiety
...minimum of distractions.   6)      Your mind blanks out when you sit down to take a test.   Nervousness sometimes causes people to completely blank out when they sit down to take a... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar mania).... Read more »

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...pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, headache, tremors, nervousness, weakness, and dizziness.... Read more »

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...pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, headache, tremors, nervousness, weakness, and dizziness.... Read more »

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...feelings of well-being and energy level and decrease nervousness. How To Use Read the... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat pain and discomfort from muscle injuries such as strains, sprains,... Read more »

Related News

Infection Dangerous After Heart Transplant
November 06, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who develop a central nervous system infection after having a heart transplant are at serious risk for death.... Read summary »

Simple Test Identifies Whos at High Risk After a Heart Attack
March 19, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) A two-in-one test may help save the lives of heart attack patients. New research from the University of Calgary, Canada shows two... Read summary »

Caffeine Helps Prevent Multiple Sclerosis
July 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) When you enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning you may also be helping to prevent a central nervous disease. A new study in... Read summary »

Gene Discovery Could Help ALS Patients
October 30, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists are one step closer to understanding how to treat and repair diseases of the nervous system, such as amyotrophic... Read summary »

Pain Isn?t Just a Symptom of Arthritis
January 13, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain is often thought to be a debilitating symptom of osteoarthritis. But new research suggests pain is more than a symptom,... Read summary »