Regularly engaging in vagus nerve stimulation supports both mental and physical well-being, writes columnist Claire Nielsen.

In a world where stress has become a near-constant companion for many, scientists and medical professionals have turned their attention to an unassuming hero within our bodies, the vagus nerve.

Research suggests that an unhealthy gut can negatively impact brain function, leading to cognitive issues such as memory loss ...

a vagal tone measurement, including choline, B12, omega-3, probiotics, and polyphenols. She recommends consuming meat and ...

His work focuses on the effects of stream water temperature and industrial effluent on fish stress and molecular responses ... as a lab manager in a behavioral neuroscience lab studying vagal PNS ...

The vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body, originates in the brainstem and extends down into the abdomen. It monitors and receives information about the functioning of the heart, lungs ...

The vagus nerve not only divides and branches out (its name derives from the Latin word for “wandering”), but it also connects to and interacts with other nerves in the body.

A new study in an animal model provides direct evidence for the role of the vagus nerve in gut microbiome-brain communication, addressing a critical gap in the field. The research, led by Kelly G.