Wired for Calm: Vagus Nerve’s Role in Daily Stress Control
The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the human body and a critical component of the parasympathetic nervous system. Extending from the brainstem through the neck and into the chest and abdomen, it connects the brain with major organs including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. Its primary function is to promote “rest-and-digest” […]