A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

Animal models have long been instrumental in advancing our understanding of the intricate mechanisms underpinning swallowing physiology. In particular, studies investigating recurrent laryngeal nerve ...

"First given as a series of Herter lectures at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, in October, 1955. The lectures were revised and expanded for this publication" Contents The nerve cell and its ...

If exercise feels harder than it should, chronic stress may be working against you. Learn how to regulate your physiology so ...

The sural nerve provides sensation to the back of the lower leg, including the calf, outer ankle, heel, and toes. The sural nerve aids in foot placement and balance by sensing pain, temperature, and ...

The vagus nerve sits at the crossroads of brain–body communication, shaping how we regulate stress, inflammation and core physiological functions. While the vagus nerve profoundly influences health ...

The median nerve is one of many peripheral nerves that extend throughout the body. This nerve in particular provides important control of the hand, wrist, and forearm and is commonly associated with ...