Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Gently pressing on your eyeballs can stop hiccups by stimulating your vagus nerve.You can also stimulate the vagus nerve and stop hiccups by pulling on ...

The vagus nerve is an integral part of your autonomic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls the things your body does without your conscious input, such as breathing, digesting ...

Women have reported having orgasms solely from stimulation of their throats. The orgasms can be triggered by oral sex or even sucking on fingers or a toy. They're possibly due to the vagus nerve, ...

Those of us of a certain age know the topic of conversation with friends often turns to the state of our health. But next time you’re comparing anxiety levels, digestive issues, aches and pains, or ...

The vagus nerve serves as the body's superhighway, carrying information between the brain and the internal organs and controlling bodily functions in times of rest and relaxation. The large nerve ...

Are you feeling grounded, present, and levelheaded? Can you face stress and recover quickly from stressful events? If so, I would say you have high vagal tone and your vagus nerve is active. Your ...

Everyone is looking for new ways to relax, whether it's box breathing, weighted blankets, or watching ASMR videos. Many of these methods work by engaging your parasympathetic nervous system, also ...

The vagus nerve is the body’s superpower and it’s used to counteract your fight/flight system. It’s how you develop a healthy stress response and become resilient. When stimulated, you feel calmer, ...

Finding the right vagus nerve stimulation device can be tricky; TPIMS reviewed dozens and found the most effective options ...

For the first time, researchers have identified that the brain receives specific sugar-related information from the gut via vagus nerve pathways. The discovery of a gut-brain circuit in mice dedicated ...

The secret to a healthier and "younger" heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant'Anna School of ...