Breathwork is one of the most direct ways to influence the vagus nerve. “When we slow and lengthen the breath—particularly the exhale—we stimulate vagal tone, shifting the body out of ‘fight-or-flight ...

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 ...

At the forefront of this shift is Nuropod, a U.S.-available, non-invasive, ear-worn vagus nerve stimulation wearable designed to help support reductions in symptoms associated with persistent fatigue, ...

Slow breathing and cold plunges promise calm. But real vagus nerve treatments are more complex and still under study.

We all have two vagus nerves—one on the left side of the body and one on the right—both of which connect the brain to the intestines. On TikTok, vagus nerve stimulation sounds like a miracle cure.

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in vagus nerve stimulation. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection ...

An implantable vagus nerve stimulation device yielded an ACR20 response rate of more than 52% at 12 months in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings published in Nature ...

Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they ...

Of the many, many different “stress relief” techniques floating around the internet, which ones are actually effective? According to experts, vagus nerve stimulation really is a great way to lower ...

The Northwell Health neurosurgeon has spent decades investigating how stimulating the vagus nerve can help bring relief to people with diseases caused by inflammation.