The vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body, originates in the brainstem and extends down into the abdomen. It monitors and receives information about the functioning of the heart, lungs ...

Getting to know your vagus nerve could help you manage feelings of stress and anxiety. Here’s everything you need to know. One of the key areas of focus to emerge from this trend has been the ...

The team that first recorded vagus nerve signals in humans has now isolated the electrical activity of individual neurons responsible for cardiovascular regulation. Published in the Journal of ...

The study found that people who received gentle electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve were less susceptible to this illusion, indicating they were more in touch with signals from their real body.

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 ...