Take long, deep breaths Deep, slow breathing that moves the diaphragm—with exhalations twice as long as inhalations—activates the vagus nerve to restore a sense of calm. Many traditional ...

Hiccups are not limited to humans. Dogs, wolves, and other mammals with diaphragms share this physiological response. Though ...

Hiccups, medically known as singultus, are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm—a dome-shaped muscle that separates the ...

A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that nerve-stimulating therapy can bring significant improvements to people with ...

If you feel even a bit calmer, you have just experienced the power of conscious and intentional breathing. Research shows ...

A bundle of neurones is called a nerve. There are three main types of neurone: sensory, motor and relay. They have some features in common: A long fibre (axon) which is insulated by a fatty ...

The greater petrosal nerve branches off of the facial nerve in the skull. Along with a chain of other nerves, it innervates (provides nerve function to) the lacrimal gland, which produces tears. The ...

Oxidative Stress: Neuropathy, Excitability, and Neurodegeneration.