Vagus means wandering, and the vagus nerve, after it leaves the base of the brain, sends branches to the ears, the throat, the heart, the lungs, and the digestive tract, with stops along the way ...

A branch of the vagus nerve also leads from the brain directly into the ear, which is why small electrodes in the ear can be used to activate the vagus nerve, stimulate the brain and thus influence ...

This is because while stress usually triggers the body’s fight or flight response, slow breathing activates the vagus nerve, part of the so-called parasympathetic branch of the nervous system ...

New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve.

Love is a powerful interplay of brain chemistry, heart regulation, and evolution. On Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love’s ...

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be ...

Explore the breakthrough in vagus nerve stimulation enhancing treatment for chronic illnesses by syncing with natural rhythms ...

Synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with natural body rhythms, such as the heartbeat and breathing, significantly improves its effectiveness.

The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the ...

The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they are showing promise in people with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, including Crohn's ...

A branch of the vagus nerve also leads from the brain directly into the ear, which is why small electrodes in the ear can be used to activate the vagus nerve, stimulate the brain and thus ...