The latest and most promising solution to the problem of anxiety is the vagus nerve: the longest nerve in the human body, AKA the two-way “electrical information superhighway.” It runs from ...

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

The device I’m using is called Pulsetto. It’s meant to stimulate the vagus nerve – a trend that has been taking off in wellness circles. Pulsetto boasts users such as longevity guy Bryan ...

A recent 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. Some health problems ...

Some causes of GERD include being overweight or obese, being pregnant, having a hiatal hernia and smoking or being exposed to smoke. Certain medications can also cause or irritate existing acid ...

During this period of cultural chaos, the most important thing we can do for ourselves and each other is to avoid the autonomic nervous system's freeze response. Source: Lisa Langhammer/used with ...

The idea behind it is simple. A gentle pulse stimulates the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in managing stress, mood and focus. The intensity can be adjusted with a handheld control ...

An important component of your body’s nervous system is the vagus nerve – something most of us have heard of, but few people fully understand. It’s a long nerve that makes up ¾ of your ...

The Vivistim® Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) System is an FDA-approved technology designed to help stroke survivors regain movement in their upper extremities by delivering mild ...

The vagus nerve and its function are most likely not discussed in daily conversation. However, the nerve is connected to everything from our chest to our stomach and can really impact our daily lives.