Plain-English reading on the vagus nerve, its science and how to look after it
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How It Works

The anatomy and physiology of the vagus nerve, explained in plain English.

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Gut & digestion

Constipation and the Vagus Nerve: What Controls Your Bowel Motility

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The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Urination: A Comprehensive Guide

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Where Does the Vagus Nerve Originate?

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Heart & HRV

The Vagal Nerve: Unveiling the Steady Background Firing to the Heart

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Testing

How to Test Your Vagus Nerve: Self-Assessment and Clinical Methods

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What Does the Vagus Nerve (CN X) Innervate?

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Voice & humming

Does Singing Stimulate the Vagus Nerve?

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Gut & digestion

How Does the Vagus Nerve Affect Bowel Movements?

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The Impact of the Vagus Nerve on Speech: Exploring the Connection

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The Vagus Nerve: Carrying Parasympathetic Impulses to the

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Gut & digestion

The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Swallowing

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Implants

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Every Method, From Implants to Ear Clips

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Heart & HRV

Vagus Nerve and Heart Rate Variability: What HRV Actually Measures

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The Vagus Nerve and Your Thyroid: What Actually Connects Them

Updated Nov 5, 20264 min read
Heart & HRV

How the Vagus Nerve Controls Your Heart Rate

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Women's health

The Impact of Vagus Nerve on Pregnancy: Exploring its Significance

Updated Nov 5, 20267 min read