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Vagus Nerve

The Brain-Body Connection and the Vagus Nerve

Jonathan P. Fadok Ph.D. on September 28, 2024

New research reveals how the vagus nerve is changed by social stress and how stimulation may help with severe depression.

New research reveals how the vagus nerve is changed by social stress and how stimulation may help with severe depression.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Taming the Amygdala in PTSD

Jonathan P. Fadok Ph.D. on March 19, 2024

A fascinating study shows that changing brain activity in the amygdala is efficacious in improving PTSD symptoms.

A fascinating study shows that changing brain activity in the amygdala is efficacious in improving PTSD symptoms.

Emotions

The Brain-Body Connection in Emotions

Jonathan P. Fadok Ph.D. on November 1, 2023

Which comes first, the brain or the heart? Research provides new insights into the role of the body and the brain in generating and regulating emotions.

Which comes first, the brain or the heart? Research provides new insights into the role of the body and the brain in generating and regulating emotions.