Vagus nerve stimulation has moved from a clinical curiosity into the consumer wellness mainstream. Five years ago, the o ...

Vagus nerve stimulation is a newly studied methodology to regulate the body’s stress and recovery systems. Access to this treatment approach was limited to specific clinical conditions given the costs ...

A doctor explains what nervous system regulation really means, how chronic stress affects the body, and what helps restore ...

Damage to the body's peripheral nerves can cause pain and movement disorders. Researchers have recently investigated how damaged nerves can regenerate better. They found that fat tissue strongly ...

Nerve damage affects millions of people worldwide, creating symptoms ranging from mild tingling to severe pain and loss of function. While conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms, ...

Can at-home vagus nerve stimulators deliver on the lofty promises to improve sleep, stress, and anxiety? We tested them and ...

Glial cells are an integral part of the human nervous system. They help support and nourish nerve cells, or neurons. Several types of glial cells exist. Glial cells are the “glue” of the nervous ...

The sural nerve, positioned beneath the skin’s surface in the back of your lower leg, plays a critical role in your body’s sensory network. As a component of the peripheral nervous system, this nerve ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in vagus nerve stimulation. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection ...

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 ...