PsychologyAugust 21, 2026

neurowellness

NOOR-oh-well-ness

Definition

An emerging wellness trend or field that focuses on the health and regulation of the nervous system as a central component of overall well-being.

Etymology

The word is a modern compound formed by combining 'neuro-', derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve/sinew), with the noun 'wellness'. It reflects the recent integration of physiological brain science into the broader health and wellness industry.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a popular wellness trend that frames nervous system regulation as a primary objective for those suffering from chronic stress or anxiety.

People who cannot sit through a film without checking their phone aren't distracted, they've spent so many years being reachable that stillness now registers to their nervous system as something going wrong

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