On TikTok, vagus nerve stimulation sounds like a miracle cure. Influencers claim it can help with a long list of ailments, including—but not limited to—anxiety, stress, depression, and inflammation.

Q: One of the yoga teachers at our gym always goes on and on about the importance of the vagus nerve whenever we do deep-breathing exercises to relax. What is she talking about, and why is it ...

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 ...

You know that feeling when you go to a job interview and you feel a little nauseous? Or you are about to go on a first date and your stomach is gurgling in anticipation? The connection between your ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (aka VNS) helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system to relax the body and bring things back into balance. “The goal of vagus nerve stimulation is to improve vagal tone, ...

A new study has found that during exercise, the vagus nerve, essential to the body’s ‘rest and digest’ response, has a more important role in heart function than we thought. The findings could be ...

It turns out that this vagus nerve stimulation ear device can enhance exercise performance, according to new research. Let’s explore. The post Hack your workout & stimulate your vagus nerve with a ...

The vagus nerve is essential to many bodily processes, including digestion and a steady heart rate. Stimulating it could help prevent or stop chronic inflammation, which is linked to disease. An ...

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 ...

A non-electrical, pulsed near-infrared approach to the cervical vagus—hands-free and research-ready. Figure 1: The Vielight ...

The funding will support Feinstein Institutes scientists to pioneer a landmark map of the vagus nerve and its connections to the brain and peripheral organs MANHASSET, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Like ...