The vagus nerve is a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system influencing bodily functions like heart rate digestion ...

Some health problems, including chronic pain, inflammation and neurological diseases, can be treated by nerve stimulation, ...

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

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be ...

Explore the breakthrough in vagus nerve stimulation enhancing treatment for chronic illnesses by syncing with natural rhythms ...

Synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with natural body rhythms, such as the heartbeat and breathing, significantly improves its effectiveness.

Implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices have long been used to treat epilepsy, depression and stroke. A new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets, like the one shown here from Truvaga ...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy is a treatment for epilepsy that involves a stimulator (or 'pulse generator') which is connected, inside the body, to the left vagus nerve in the neck. The stimulator ...

This method is sometimes referred to as an "electric pill." However, vagus nerve stimulation does not always work the way it is supposed to. A study conducted by TU Wien (Vienna) in cooperation ...

Deep breathing is one of the most effective ways to stimulate the vagus nerve. Taking slow, deep breaths can activate the ...