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: The electrical signals must be ...

Auricular vagal neuromodulation therapy is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment that could aid cardiovascular disease ...

One night about 15 years ago, Dawn Steiner, of Massapequa, climbed into bed looking for a good night’s sleep. When she woke up the next morning, Steiner felt as if she had been "run over by a truck." ...

Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they ...

Pulsetto is a non-invasive wearable device that stimulates the vagus nerve to reduce stress and improve sleep. Most users report seeing positive changes within 1 to 30 days of use. The accompanying ...

After enduring years of severe gastrointestinal distress that made him want to stay home and close to a bathroom, Joseph Beinlich was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2019. He was 11 years old. To ...

Vagus nerve stimulation involves the use of an implantable device that delivers electrical pulses to your brain. It’s important to consider all the steps involved with this procedure so you can ...

Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine have found that tapping into the nervous system could help reduce the gut inflammation that drives inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A new study led ...

Everyone is looking for new ways to relax, whether it's box breathing, weighted blankets, or watching ASMR videos. Many of these methods work by engaging your parasympathetic nervous system, also ...

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’re comparing anxiety levels, digestive issues, aches and pains, or ...

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 ...