Anxiety-reducing wellness trends – can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without trying ‘em. From CBD supplements and meditation to cold plunges and journaling, it seems like the answer to ridding ourselves ...

If you feel simultaneously on-edge and burned out, your vagus nerve could likely use a tune-up. The vagus nerve is one of the largest and most complex nerves in the body, and one of its most important ...

In 1921, Otto Loewi (1873-1961) conducted experiments in frogs that used electrical stimulation to activate the vagus nerve. He discovered that stimulating the vagus nerve triggered the release of a ...

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 ...

Interest in at-home Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is rising. It uses electrical impulses to activate the vagus nerve, ...

When we’re stressed, though, the messaging between gut and brain can get disrupted. “Stress pinches off this signaling [of ...

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 ...

A friend of mine once pooped her pants in a restaurant and is still haunted by the memory of the incident. She’s now first to admit—always with a smirk on her face—”that sh*t changes you.” And I’m ...

Modern life is anxiety-inducing. From hours spent glaring at screens to afternoon espressos and noisy commutes, it’s unsurprising our nervous system often feels out of whack, which can lead to ...

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 VNS means sending gentle pulses to the vagus nerve to help balance how the body reacts to stress pain ...