"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." You’re likely very familiar with the calming effects of a few deep breaths. But take a step back: ...

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

We are built to reset from stress. Simple strategies like hugging help. Source: AaronAmat/iStock One of the most uncomfortable inner experiences we can have when we are in a state of stress is feeling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those of us of a certain age know the topic of conversation with friends often turns to the state of our health. But next time you ...

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 ...

Are you feeling grounded, present, and levelheaded? Can you face stress and recover quickly from stressful events? If so, I would say you have high vagal tone and your vagus nerve is active. Your ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? It’s pronounced “Vegas,” like the city, but what happens in the vagus nerve ...

Chronic stress wreaks havoc. We know this. We know that carrying heavy daily burdens deteriorates physical health, impacts relationships and generally steals our joy. But it can be really hard to ...

Arshad Majid receives funding from the National Institute of Health research (NIHR) EME Programme for the TRICEPS trial which is investigating tVNS in stroke recovery. The vagus nerve has quietly ...

Of the many, many different “stress relief” techniques floating around the internet, which ones are actually effective? According to experts, vagus nerve stimulation really is a great way to lower ...

The vagus nerve is the body’s superpower and it’s used to counteract your fight/flight system. It’s how you develop a healthy stress response and become resilient. When stimulated, you feel calmer, ...