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The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why scientists are so excited by the vagus nerve

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The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why scientists are so excited by the vagus nerve

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ScienceEnglish · 3 years ago

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Stimulating the vagus nerve is being hyped as the simplest way to reduce stress, dampen anxiety – and could even curb obesity. But what exactly is it? And how does tickling your ear help?

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There are lots of vagus nerve videos on youtube that will explain how to stimulate, stretch, exercise and possibly reset your vagus nerve. YMMV.

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