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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. This ...

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 serves as the brakes on your sympathetic nervous system, helping the body calm down from a stressed state to a more relaxed, maintenance state. Surgically implanted vagus nerve ...

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Vagus nerve stimulation is already used to treat a handful of conditions such as epilepsy and depression, but a sweeping new review of more than 660 studies suggests medicine has only scratched the ...

A trial enrolled nine individuals with PTSD and used a next-generation miniaturized system to deliver vagus nerve stimulation.

Vagus nerve stimulation involves the use of an implantable device that delivers electrical pulses to your brain. It’s important to consider all the steps involved with this procedure so you can ...

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The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention lately, as recent research suggests that it plays an important role in our trauma responses and in moderating inflammation in the body. Given the fact ...

The main nerve of your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), your vagus nerve relays messages between your brain, digestive system, and heart. Your PNS helps your body relax and recover after stress - ...