Several studies have illustrated that transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) can
elicit therapeutic effects that are similar to those produced by its invasive counterpart, vagus …

Contemplative practices, such as meditation and yoga, are increasingly popular among the
general public and as topics of research. Beneficial effects associated with these practices …

Background Electrical stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve (ABVN) via
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) may influence afferent vagal …

Autonomic nervous system activation can induce significant and heterogeneous changes of
atrial electrophysiology and induce atrial tachyarrhythmias, including atrial tachycardia and …

A theory is proposed to explain the benefits of yoga practices in diverse, frequently comorbid
medical conditions based on the concept that yoga practices reduce allostatic load in stress …

Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions globally and represents a major cause of
comorbidities, mostly related to cardiovascular disease. The autonomic nervous system …

Background Depression is the most common form of mental disorder in community and
health care settings and current treatments are far from satisfactory. Vagus nerve stimulation …

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) was approved by the US FDA in 1997 as an adjunctive
treatment for medically refractory epilepsy. It is considered for use in patients who are poor …

Background Aim of the study was assessment of efficacy and safety of transcutaneous
stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagal nerve (t-VNS) in the treatment of chronic …

Recent decades have witnessed tremendous advances in the neuroscience of emotion,
learning and memory, and in animal models for understanding depression and anxiety. This …