Social media hype about the vagus nerve tends to be oversimplified. The truth is more complex — and more interesting.

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Sometimes called a “pacemaker for the brain,” this nerve connects the brain to most major organ systems in your body. For ...

The vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body, originates in the brainstem and extends down into the abdomen. It monitors and receives information about the functioning of the heart, lungs, and other ...

On social media and in well-being circles, people have been talking about the vagus nerve a lot. In fact, we have two vagus nerves—a left and a right—and their optimal functioning is essential for ...

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