If you aren’t familiar with the vagus nerve and what it does in the body, you’re not alone! More and more evidence in recent years is helping us understand this lesser-known bodily system and how it ...

New research published in the journal Psychophysiology suggests that stimulating a nerve in the ear can make people less ...

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 ...

Your vagus nerve helps regulate digestion, breathing, heart rate, and your stress response. Stimulating this nerve could also help you regain a sense of calm in stressful circumstances.

There's very good news, we can improve our heart rate variability, and it starts with our lifestyle. 'The autonomic nervous ...

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body, extending from the brainstem through the neck, chest and abdomen, connecting to various organs including the heart, lungs and digestive tract.

Vagus nerve stimulation has shown potential for treating everything from chronic headaches to rheumatoid arthritis. Graham Isador takes a closer look ...

Have you ever noticed how sometimes you feel completely at ease in social situations, while at other times, even a minor stressor can make you feel overwhelmed or shut down?

The vagus nerve, named after the Latin word for “wanderer,” is the longest nerve in the central nervous system. It influences many bodily functions, including heart rate, blood pressure ...

Dear Doctors: I keep reading about how the vagus nerve has a lot to do with things like mood, digestion and keeping your brain healthy. Where is it located? Supposedly there is even a kind of ...