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The vagus nerve is so named because it “wanders” like a vagabond, sending out sensory fibers from your brainstem to your ...

In a world where stress has become a near-constant companion for many, scientists and medical professionals have turned their attention to an unassuming hero within our bodies, the vagus nerve.

Imagine you’re on your first roller-coaster ride at the tender age of 10: The anticipatory thrill. The whoosh of air that ...

“Trans auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is one of the less invasive approaches to modulate brain function in neuropsychiatric and degenerative disorder.” Daniel Dautan posted on ...

It might not be the first place you turn when you’re feeling anxious, but your freezer – and in particular, the humble ice pack – could be the secret to a calmer night. Here’s how ‘vagus ...

Pulsetto is a wearable device that uses vagus nerve stimulation to reduce stress and improve sleep. The device is non-invasive and works by sending electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, which ...