But the vagus nerve can also be stimulated via the skin, usually in or around the left ear, using small electrical pulses ...

At St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital in Austin, Peter Meisel tries to pick up a marble with his left hand by pinching his forefinger and thumb together. It's a move most people don't even think ...

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 ...

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 ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve reduced orthostatic tachycardia in patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), possibly through decreased antiadrenergic autoantibodies and inflammatory cytokines, ...

Combining brain stimulation with intense physical rehabilitation helped stroke survivors recover movement in their arms and hands and maintain these improvements for one year, according to a study to ...

Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they ...

Combining brain stimulation with intense physical rehabilitation helped stroke survivors recover movement in their arms and hands and maintain these improvements for one year, according to a study to ...

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 ...

Auricular vagal neuromodulation therapy is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment that could aid cardiovascular disease ...

Two years ago, I published a nine-part series, "The Vagus Nerve Survival Guide to Combat Fight-or-Flight Urges." The genesis came from an "Aha!" moment when I noticed a pattern of diverse scientific ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...