Which cranial nerve is longest? The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve as it starts in the medulla — the bottom part of the brain — and extends to the abdomen. The vagus nerve is the ...

The parasympathetic preganglionic neurons are located in the nuclei of the four cranial nerves n. oculomotorius (III), n. facialis (VII), n. glossopharyngeus (IX) and n. vagus (X) in the brain stem.

The vagus nerve is known for being an anxiety hack in wellness circles, but research suggests it may play a role in ...

Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS), where a mild electrical current is applied to the nerve, usually through the skin behind the ear, has been used previously to treat indigestion, pain ...

People with incomplete cervical spinal cord injuries showed improvements to their hand and arm movements after receiving a targeted form of vagus nerve stimulation ...

Can a small and unassuming bundle of fibres really be the key to better health and a longer life? By Henry Marsh I often saw the vagus nerve when operating, at the base of the brain or in the neck – a ...

One component of the central pain mechanisms is the vagus nerve, Aoyagi said. The nerve plays an important role in the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the body's rest and digest ...

In a new clinical study, researchers from the Texas Biomedical Device Center (TxBDC) at The University of Texas at Dallas ...

Pulsetto is a wearable device that uses vagus nerve stimulation to reduce stress and improve sleep. The device is non-invasive and works by sending electrical impulses to the vagus nerve ...