Anxiety-reducing wellness trends – can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without trying ‘em. From CBD supplements and meditation to cold plunges and journaling, it seems like the answer to ridding ourselves ...

If you feel simultaneously on-edge and burned out, your vagus nerve could likely use a tune-up. The vagus nerve is one of the largest and most complex nerves in the body, and one of its most important ...

In 1921, Otto Loewi (1873-1961) conducted experiments in frogs that used electrical stimulation to activate the vagus nerve. He discovered that stimulating the vagus nerve triggered the release of a ...

A new study has found that during exercise, the vagus nerve, essential to the body’s ‘rest and digest’ response, has a more important role in heart function than we thought. The findings could be ...

A friend of mine once pooped her pants in a restaurant and is still haunted by the memory of the incident. She’s now first to admit—always with a smirk on her face—”that sh*t changes you.” And I’m ...

When I joined the fire department in July 2009, there was no talk of firefighter mental health challenges, resources available to responders, or even an open dialogue about these issues. Then in June ...

Your voice is more than sound—it’s an extension of your body and mind. Building a strong, controlled voice requires more than just talent; it demands consistent practice, awareness, and healthy habits ...

What Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation? Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) means sending gentle pulses to the vagus nerve to help balance how the body reacts to stress, pain, and inflammation. Non-invasive, ...

At St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital in Austin, Peter Meisel tries to pick up a marble with his left hand by pinching his forefinger and thumb together. It's a move most people don't even think ...