To manage the effects of long-term stress and anxiety, it is important to regulate the body’s parasympathetic nervous system and vagus nerve. From meditation to EFT tapping, here are five ...

Best vagus nerve stimulation devices: Experts weigh in on their stress-reducing and mental health benefits Can a small vibrating device really ease stress and help with focus?

Don't expect me to fall asleep without my nightly cranial nerve exam. At this point, ASMR videos are a staple in my bedtime routine, and I swear they work better than melatonin. I can't tell you ...

Find out what you need to know about cranial nerves, including what they do and more.

This nerve enables many vital eye movements and works with other cranial nerves to transmit sensations to your brain. Several serious diseases can cause oculomotor nerve damage and impair your vision.

Cranial nerve examination is an essential skill for advanced clinical practitioners across a variety of settings. Understanding the pathology and potential associated signs and symptoms of ...

A 67-year-old woman was evaluated because of headache and retro-orbital pain. MRI of the head showed edema and enhancement of the optic-nerve sheath, sparing the nerve. A diagnosis was made.

Our rest-and-digest-and-restore system The sympathetic nervous system produces our fight-or-flight response to perceived threats. The vagus nerves are part of the parasympathetic nervous system ...

Each cranial nerve has a specific function; the location of cranial-nerve injury can be pinpointed with patient history and careful examination. This video shows how to perform a comprehensive cran ...

The vagus nerve is the longest and most complex of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves that originate from the brain. It transmits information to or from the brain to tissues and organs elsewhere in ...

The parasympathetic nervous system performs its functions using the cranial and sacral nerves, according to the medical resource StatPearls.