The neural stimulation of the vagus nerve is able to modulate various functions of the parasympathetic response in different organs. The stimulation of the vagus nerve is a promising approach to ...

Scientists and engineers at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research conduct bioelectronic medicine research to treat disease and injury, and recently found that focused ultrasound ...

“While in our contemporary life, we are constantly pushed to activate our sympathetic response, when we proactively practice mindfulness, self-compassion, meditate, and breathe slowly, it’s the vagus ...

Vagus nerve stimulation as a modern effective neuromodulation method produces therapeutic effects for treating psychiatric disorders, neuralgia, heart failure, and others. Auricular vagus nerve ...

The vagus nerve is known as the "wandering nerve" because it has multiple branches that diverge from two thick stems rooted in the cerebellum and brainstem that wander to the lowest viscera of ...

Low-level transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve: a noninvasive approach to treat the initial phase of atrial fibrillation.

Experts explain that exposing the body to cold triggers a reflex called the diving response, which activates the vagus nerve. For example, splashing c ...

Your brain is connected to your body through a set of 12 crucial nerve networks that descend through your spine and branch out into your body. Of these, the vagus nerve is probably one of the most ...

Space Coast Credit Union is adding two Orlando branches in Waterford Lakes and Avalon Park. The expansion aims to support SCCU's growing Orlando membership base and provide greater access to in ...

Why is it important for memory? According to experts, the vagus nerve is also connected to certain areas of the brain. These would be those that are involved in memory and learning.