Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key

BBC News on HealthEver feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key

You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace?

November 9, 2025/by BBC News

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