Breathwork is one of the most direct ways to influence the vagus nerve. “When we slow and lengthen the breath—particularly ...

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 ...

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

Grounding without the effort.

Using mice, the team of researchers found that activating the nerve highway linking the brain, immune system and internal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nerve flossing is a common technique taught to patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions like carpal tunnel ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND — More than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, with nearly half of survivors living with physical disabilities. For decades, rehabilitation has been the only option for ...

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 ...

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, ...

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