Breathwork is one of the most direct ways to influence the vagus nerve. “When we slow and lengthen the breath – particularly ...

The body’s nervous system can be broadly divided into two parts: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). The SNS controls actions that are under voluntary ...

In severe treatment-resistant depression, long-term data show VNS benefits not only persist for 2 years but also continue to emerge in late responders.

Research shows that vagus nerve stimulation can provide long-lasting benefits for patients who do not respond to conventional treatments Around 20% of adults in the United States will experience major ...

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For patients with dementia, postoperative delirium can accelerate long-term cognitive decline. Vagus nerve stimulation could ...

Stress has become part of daily life for most people. Work pressure builds up, phone notifications never stop, and getting decent sleep feels impossible some nights. The CDC reports that around 40% of ...

The vagus nerve is called the "wandering nerve" because it's the longest nerve in the human body and travels from the base of the brain up into the ears and down into the lower intestines. In recent ...

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 ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy involves implanting a small device that sends a mild electric pulse through the vagus nerve. Source: Alila Medical Media/Shutterstock Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS ...