This Nerve Influences Nearly Every Internal Organ. Can It Improve Our Mental State, Too? [nytimes.com]
By Christina Caron, Illustration: Chloe Cushman, The New York Times, June 2, 2022 In recent years, the vagus nerve has become an object of fascination, especially on social media. The vagal nerve fibers, which run from the brain to the abdomen, have been anointed by some influencers as the key to reducing anxiety, regulating the nervous system and helping the body to relax. TikTok videos with the hashtag “#vagusnerve” have been viewed more than 64 million times and there are nearly 70,000...