Those of us of a certain age know the topic of conversation with friends often turns to the state of our health. But next time you’re comparing anxiety levels, digestive issues, aches and pains, or ...

Chronic stress wreaks havoc. We know this. We know that carrying heavy daily burdens deteriorates physical health, impacts relationships and generally steals our joy. But it can be really hard to ...

Everyone is looking for new ways to relax, whether it's box breathing, weighted blankets, or watching ASMR videos. Many of these methods work by engaging your parasympathetic nervous system, also ...

You have trillions of nerves throughout your body, but one holds the potential to impact both minor and serious health conditions and is so intriguing (partly because you can manipulate it yourself, ...

The vagus nerve is an integral part of your autonomic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls the things your body does without your conscious input, such as breathing, digesting ...

Yoga has its many benefits, but does it really help to stimulate the vagus nerve? We spoke to experts and dived into the science When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

If you're like most us, you've been put through the wringer by challenges that have cropped up when you're least expecting them. And all that stress takes a toll on the extremely long nerve that makes ...

An international study led by Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies and published in Science Translational Medicineshows that ...

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

The vagus nerve serves as the body's superhighway, carrying information between the brain and the internal organs and controlling bodily functions in times of rest and relaxation. The large nerve ...

The secret to a healthier and "younger" heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant'Anna School of ...

The vagus nerve is one of 12 pairs of cranial nerves in the body. It’s involved in various bodily functions, including digestion, heart rate, and breathing. There are 12 cranial nerves in the body.