Implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices have long been used to treat epilepsy, depression and stroke. A new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets, like the one shown here from Truvaga ...

Summary: New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve. Using germ-free mice, scientists observed significantly reduced vagal nerve ...

Personalized auricular vagus nerve stimulation: beat-to-beat deceleration dominates in systole-gated stimulation during inspiration - a pilot study. Frontiers in Physiology , 2025; 15 DOI: 10.3389 ...

taVNS led to significantly improved insomnia severity that remained steady from the end to the 8-week treatment through an additional 12 weeks of follow-up. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve ...

Summary: Synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with natural body rhythms, such as the heartbeat and breathing, significantly improves its effectiveness. This “electric pill” technique uses ear-mounted ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The vagus nerve might not be something you’ve thought much about, but it’s quickly becoming a buzzword in the ...

but it was the wellness tech he wears every day that really caught my eye. The Pulsetto, which costs £240, looks like a pair of sleek headphones but it’s actually a vagus nerve stimulator that you ...

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Amy Cuddy, proved that successful entrepreneurship is equally about mastering the mind and body. “The Iceman” Hof screened videos of him submerged in icy waters, climbing snow-capped mountains ...

Amy C. Arnott, CFA, is a portfolio strategist for Morningstar. In her role as portfolio strategist, she writes about portfolio construction, asset allocation, retirement planning, and other ...