Deep breathing is one of the most effective ways to stimulate the vagus nerve. Taking slow, deep breaths can activate the nerve, helping you feel calm and relaxed. Try to breathe in a way that you ...

OBJECT: The status of pulmonary function following phrenic nerve transfer surgery is still largely unknown because of the high degree of variability in the accessory phrenic nerve that may be ...

The following is a summary of “Feasibility of trancutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in Black and Hispanic/Latino people with peripheral neuropathy,” published in the January 2025 issue of ...

You may be given bronchodilator medication to increase airflow to your lungs. Your doctor may recommend pulmonary rehabilitation, a program designed to increase your awareness about your condition.

Now, a new year-long trial of a treatment that involves electrically stimulating the vagus nerve has found promising results for people suffering with exactly this type of this 'treatment-resistant' ...

When you feel pain from a hot pan or a sharp pin, you are sending sensory information via sensory neurons up to the brain. The flow of electrical impulses is directed from the source of the pain along ...

Given the anti-inflammatory effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) and its ability to promote brain plasticity, taVNS has emerged as a promising therapeutic option for SAH ...

No significant differences in post-treatment changes in ICP or respiration rate were observed between treatment groups. This study examined the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can result from chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Some people may also have COPD and asthma, which can worsen both conditions. Chronic obstructive ...

BOQ, which already had plans to close two branches in February, revealed on Monday it would be closing 14 more branches across Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia.

The bank announced on Monday it will be closing 14 branches across Queensland, WA, NSW and Victoria throughout February, adding to the two branches already confirmed for closure next month.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy is a treatment for epilepsy that involves a stimulator (or 'pulse generator') which is connected, inside the body, to the left vagus nerve in the neck. The stimulator ...