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 ...
One day, as a neuroscience undergraduate, I took my seat in a lecture hall, pulled out my laptop and prepared for another day of learning about the fascinating organ that is the brain. Without any ...
An experimental device that stimulates a key nerve connecting the heart and brain can improve fitness and exercise tolerance, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. Subscribe ...
“The vagus nerve travels through the diaphragm and exercising this muscle helps stimulate the system,” says Dr Gordon. “Many of us do not exercise this muscle sufficiently, and people who suffer from ...
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. You can ...
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 ...
This two-minute exercise can help reduce stress, inflammation and anxiety – and it's so simple to do
Modern life is anxiety-inducing. From hours spent glaring at screens to afternoon espressos and noisy commutes, it’s unsurprising our nervous system often feels out of whack, which can lead to ...
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