The vagus nerve, also known as the “wanderer,” is an amazing structure. It is the 10th cranial nerve emerging from the brainstem at the base of the skull, coursing down the neck, to connect with ...

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention online these days. As just one of 12 paired cranial nerves, you may wonder what’s so special about it. But if you’ve seen people on social media sharing ...

Communication between the body and the nervous system is called interoception and it allows the brain to sense internal states, such as hunger, pain, or heart rate. The vagus nerve is an important ...

Activating the vagus nerve is crucial for regulating the nervous system and easy to do. Neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr. Dave Rabin shares how. ByAnna Haines, Former Contributor. Forbes ...

Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they ...

“By elucidating the intricate interplay between TGF-β signaling, vagus nerve stimulation and metabolic dysfunction, there’s potential to identify more precise and effective therapeutic targets.” ...

According to many TikTok claims, the secret to getting rid of anxiety is to reset the vagus nerve. It’s a big claim for a nerve most of us didn’t know we had. So can you really reboot your calm? To ...

You’re likely familiar with the calming effects of a few deep breaths. But hang on: have you ever considered why deep breathing – and meditation and yoga, for that matter – can be so relaxing and ...