Peer-Reviewed Publication NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to interpret hearing, vision, and other senses with practice. This process, which is called perceptual learning, may be enhanced by activating a major nerve that...
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Vagus nerve stimulation therapy shows progress in battling PTSD symptoms
Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas are exploring how mild stimulation of the vagus nerve could help alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a complex condition that can cause debilitating anxiety and mental anguish. The vagus nerve controls the parasympathetic nervous system, which oversees a vast array of crucial bodily functions including digestion...