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In a world where stress has become a near-constant companion for many, scientists and medical professionals have turned their attention to an unassuming hero within our bodies, the vagus nerve. This ...

Wearable health technology is rapidly evolving from passive tracking to active physiological modulation. What began with step ...

Ever sung in a choir? Sang "Happy Birthday" at a gathering of friends and family? Raised your voice in harmony with others while singing a hymn? It feels really good. There are many reasons for that ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Chronic stress is rampant these days, wreaking havoc on our physical and mental wellbeing. Health care professionals have been advocating recently for a deceptively simple, yet ...

Here are some easy-to-practice ways to restore your sense of control and calm during stressful situations. Whether we are conscious of it or not, we all have a reservoir of emotional regulation ...

Your vagus nerve helps regulate digestion, breathing, heart rate, and your stress response. Stimulating this nerve could also help you regain a sense of calm in stressful circumstances. You can ...

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When I joined the fire department in July 2009, there was no talk of firefighter mental health challenges, resources available to responders, or even an open dialogue about these issues. Then in June ...

Ever sung in a choir? Sang "Happy Birthday" at a gathering of friends and family? Raised your voice in harmony with others while singing a hymn? It feels really good. There are many reasons for that ...