Now, a new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets promises to relieve stress, sharpen focus and improve sleep in mere minutes ...

Over time, the physiologic changes induced by stress create wear and tear on body systems, leading to damage and creating more sources of pain. The vagus nerve is a conduit of the sensory ...

Over time, the physiologic changes induced by stress create wear and tear on body systems, leading to damage and creating more sources of pain. The vagus nerve is a conduit of the sensory ...

Vagus nerve damage or injury can lead you to develop various medical conditions. These include problems with speech or ...

Although most of the damage to heart cells happens within hours ... used to alter connections within the nervous system. The vagus nerve travels from the brain to the chest and abdomen, regulating ...

Provocative talks and revealing interviews with leading experts on the science of happiness, compassion, mindfulness, and more.

Getting to know your vagus nerve could help you manage feelings of stress and anxiety. Here’s everything you need to know. One of the key areas of focus to emerge from this trend has been the ...

Participants were fitted with a device capable of stimulating one of their vagus nerves, which was then activated in half the group to transmit signals to areas of their brain that regulate moods.

Head injuries may “wake up” dormant viruses in the brain and trigger dementia, scientists believe. It is known that concussions and head trauma in sports like football and boxing increase the risk of ...

Here’s how ‘vagus nerve icing’ could help you to calm down before bed. One such ‘hack’ is ‘vagus nerve icing’ to ease anxiety. The technique, which was originally outlined in a ...

From the ancient Egyptians' use of electric fish to treat headaches to the invention of pacemakers to regulate heart rhythms ...