More recently, scientists have been exploring a less invasive alternative: transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS). This method uses electrodes placed on the skin of the ear, an ...

Neuroimmune modulation represents a promising treatment strategy that uses vagus nerve stimulation to reduce inflammation in RA.

"Our vagus nerve really affects a lot of things," Dr. Allyson Coffin said. "If it's off balance, you will notice." ...

The smart vagus nerve travels from the brain into the muscles of facial expression, the muscles in your inner ear, and in the muscles in your throat for swallowing and speaking. When you are in a ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown ...

Stroke care and research teams have joined forces to test a groundbreaking nerve stimulation therapy designed to improve hand ...

The Truvaga Plus claims to relieve stress, improve sleep, and clear brain fog — but does it really deliver? We tested it out.

1. Vagal Connections Your vagus nerve, or tenth cranial nerve, wanders (like a vagabond) from your brainstem into your face and ears and down your throat and into your chest, your heart ...

Here’s how ‘vagus nerve icing’ could help you to calm down before bed. One such ‘hack’ is ‘vagus nerve icing’ to ease anxiety. The technique, which was originally outlined in a ...

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 ...