If you're like most us, you've been put through the wringer by challenges that have cropped up when you're least expecting them. And all that stress takes a toll on the extremely long nerve that makes ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Chronic stress is rampant these days, wreaking havoc on our physical and mental wellbeing. Health care professionals have been advocating recently for a deceptively simple, yet ...

In a world where stress has become a near-constant companion for many, scientists and medical professionals have turned their attention to an unassuming hero within our bodies, the vagus nerve. This ...

You know that feeling when you go to a job interview and you feel a little nauseous? Or you are about to go on a first date and your stomach is gurgling in anticipation? The connection between your ...

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Ever sung in a choir? Sang "Happy Birthday" at a gathering of friends and family? Raised your voice in harmony with others while singing a hymn? It feels really good. There are many reasons for that ...

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For years, health advice has focused on subtraction: less sugar, less sitting, less stress. The science of positive emotion ...

Inflammatory responses play a central role in the development and persistence of many diseases and can lead to debilitating chronic pain. In many cases, inflammation is your body's response to stress.

Chronic stress is rampant these days, wreaking havoc on our physical and mental wellbeing. But did you know you can easily tone down your stress symptoms by toning up your vagus nerve? Stanford ...