Breathwork is one of the most direct ways to influence the vagus nerve. “When we slow and lengthen the breath—particularly the exhale—we stimulate vagal tone, shifting the body out of ‘fight-or-flight ...

From humming and ice baths to medical implants, the vagus nerve is everywhere. But what does it actually do and can you ...

An implantable vagus nerve stimulation device yielded an ACR20 response rate of more than 52% at 12 months in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings published in Nature ...

After surgery, some older adults don't simply recover—they unravel. Confusion, inattention, and agitation can set in, a condition known as postoperative delirium. For patients already living with ...

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, ...

A pinched nerve can be very painful—no matter where it’s located in your body. If you experience one in your back, it can travel to other parts of the body and cause sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or ...

Dopamine—a neurotransmitter responsible for influencing motivation, pleasure, mood and learning in the brain—has experienced ...

Compared with sham treatment, genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation provides superior and durable relief for chronic knee pain.

Dr. Lacy Anderson explains that pain radiating from the back or neck down the arm is often caused by a pinched or irritated ...

Researchers have identified a bone-driven signaling pathway that may explain how spinal degeneration leads to chronic pain.