The Vagus Nerve, Explained Without the Mysticism
Strip away the wellness marketing and the vagus nerve is still extraordinary. Here is what it actually does — and the four interventions with the strongest evidence.

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Strip away the wellness marketing and the vagus nerve is still extraordinary. Here is what it actually does — and the four interventions with the strongest evidence.
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