The vagus nerve is the primary nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, which initiates the body’s “rest and digest” response, says Gordon-Elliott. The parasympathetic nervous system supports ...

One of the most common causes is a deviated septum, and children are often prone to oral breathing due to frequent nasal ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve, either through devices or natural techniques can activate the body’s relaxation response, ...

The vagus nerve is known for being an anxiety hack in wellness circles, but research suggests it may play a role in ...

This was combined with prolonged exposure therapy (PET) which is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy, reported New Atlas.

I’ve worked in strength training long enough to know one thing: you don’t need a never-ending list of exercises to get strong. In fact, most people would be better off ignoring 90% of what they see ...

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 ...

Proponents of these “exercises” – many of which involve ... there’s some thought that humming could stimulate the vagus nerve (and therefore parasympathetic nervous system), which might ...

Greg Foot investigates wearable devices that stimulate the vagus nerve. What effect does it have on the body, and can they really help with conditions like anxiety and depression? The vagus nerve ...

This study aims to investigate the mechanisms of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute inflammatory depression model in rats, focusing on ...

If you suffer with tight, sore hips, you may have tried a few hip stretches but found they didn’t provide much relief. Although hip stretches can help to mobilise your joints and muscles, it’s often ...

TikTok is launching in-app guided meditation exercises, the social network announced on Thursday. The company began testing the meditation exercises with select teens earlier this year and is now ...