A first-of-its-kind implant has just been granted approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment ...

Wearing the stimulator for just 30 minutes a day increased oxygen intake during exercise, according to researchers - who hope ...

A small device that zaps a major nerve connecting the heart and brain could help improve fitness, an early trial suggests.

An experimental device that stimulates a key nerve connecting the heart and brain can improve fitness and exercise tolerance, ...

The vagus nerve is the grandaddy of cranial nerves. It’s by far the longest and branches out into all the critical organ systems in the neck, torso, and abdomen.

Vagus nerve stimulation via the external ear using electronic devices has been shown to increase the "relaxation response" of the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce fight-or-flight stress ...

Higher HRV is associated with stronger vagus nerve function, better overall health, and improved cognition. 2 minutes of deep breathing engages the vagus nerve, increases HRV, and improves ...

Scientists in New York are working on mapping the vagus nerve to study its function, and hope one day to be able to produce drugs that can control certain vagal cells, as reported by New Scientist.

The vagus nerve is an exciting target in the world of science and a darling in the wellness industry. But the science surrounding it is complicated.

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 ...