There is very little known about LGS. Of patients who have been diagnosed withit, 30-35% do not have a known cause.

Explore the Cold Plunge phenomenon, its historical significance, and how it aids recovery and relaxation for the body.

Treatments that modulate brain functioning, such as DBS, transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation and focused ultrasound are fueling hope.

Discover easy, science-backed moves to calm your nervous system and instantly shift your body from stress to relaxation.

You can fit a couple minutes of humming into pretty much any routine: Add it to the end of a workout, on your way to work, at bedtime or in the bathroom.

If this story sounds extraordinary, it’s not without precedent.

“Hiccups are spasms of the diaphragm, the big muscle in your lower thorax / upper abdomen that helps you breathe,” says Dr.

But does it actually work? The Apollo Neuro uses vibration therapy, a.k.a. gentle low-frequency vibrations (“Apollo Vibes”) to stimulate the vagus nerve. The nerve’s best-known functions ...

1. Vagal Connections Your vagus nerve, or tenth cranial nerve, wanders (like a vagabond) from your brainstem into your face and ears and down your throat and into your chest, your heart ...

This research aims to develop more precise, safe and effective methods for stimulating specific fibers inside the vagus nerve, potentially transforming treatments for a range of chronic diseases.