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Focus, calm and flow: The science behind relaxation

The vagus nerve connects the brain to the organs. Stimulating it can be beneficial - but some social media hacks lack science to back them up. Plus: Forest or city walk — which is more relaxing?

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Oct 9 • 5:56 AM EDT • Science • dw.com
Scientists Say This Nerve Could Help Strengthen New Memories. Here’s How It Works.

In mice, vagus nerve stimulation appeared to improve learning over time, possibly by changing blood-flow rhythms in the brain.

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Sep 5 • 10:19 AM EDT • Science • vice.com
Scientists are closer than ever to understanding the power of the vagus nerve

The vagus nerve is the autonomic nervous system’s highway, connecting every major organ

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Aug 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Has a Profound Impact on Severe Depression, Major Trial Finds

“They had spent more than half of their lives sick."

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Jul 3 • 6:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
A baby died in this neurosurgeon’s arms. What happened next changed everything we know about inflammation

The young neurosurgeon in training couldn’t shake the sense of devastation. An 11-month-old girl died in his arms as he tried to resuscitate her.

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Jun 1 • 8:25 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
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Is There Science Behind The ‘Nervous System Reset’?

What's the science behind the much-hyped idea that you can "reset" your nervous system by stimulating the vagus nerve?

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Mar 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencefriday.com
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