To manage the effects of long-term stress and anxiety, it is important to regulate the body’s parasympathetic nervous system ...

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. This conventional PTSD treatment allows patients to work through the ...

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A new study has found the non-invasive application of in-ear electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve to be safe and ...

Purpose: To investigate the role of vagus nerve activation in the protective effects of hypercapnia in ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) rats. Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized to ...

An estimated 21 million adults in the U.S. live with depression, and over half experience treatment-resistant depression.

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It is not a requirement for marketing such devices that the name of the device has been proved to correspond to what is ...

Research shows conscious breathing comes with a host of immediate and long-term benefits that include improved heart health, ...

The vagus nerve is your longest cranial nerve, connecting your brain to several of your internal organs, including your heart, lungs and digestive system. The word vagus is Latin for wandering.