When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

In 1921, Otto Loewi (1873-1961) conducted experiments in frogs that used electrical stimulation to activate the vagus nerve. He discovered that stimulating the vagus nerve triggered the release of a ...

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Discover science-backed natural methods to heal your vagus nerve in 2025 - reduce stress, improve digestion, and restore balance naturally. It can feel overwhelming when stress keeps creeping in, ...

In Latin, the word for “wandering” is vagus. Appropriately, the vagus nerve is known as the “wandering nerve” because of its long path through the human body. It’s an exciting target in the world of ...

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 could be ...

A friend of mine once pooped her pants in a restaurant and is still haunted by the memory of the incident. She’s now first to admit—always with a smirk on her face—”that sh*t changes you.” And I’m ...

New book reveals evidence-based approaches for nervous system dysfunction—debunking quick fixes and offering actionable ...

The vagus nerve is an integral part of your autonomic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls the things your body does without your conscious input, such as breathing, digesting ...