vagus nerve
5 studies, 2 episodes on vagus nerve — reviewed, translated, woven together.
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Research
- 2020
Anatomy, Head and Neck, Anterior Vagus Nerve
Maximo Baquiran, Bruno BordoniThis article is an anatomical description of the anterior vagus nerve in the head and neck. As only the title is available, the content has not yet been summarized in detail. The title suggests the text provides an over…
- 2020
Ageing of the diaphragm muscle
Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Marta SimonelliThis narrative review explores how the diaphragm, our main breathing muscle, is affected by aging. Like other muscles, the diaphragm can weaken and lose mass over time, a condition known as sarcopenia. This age-related…
- 2018
The influence of breathing on the central nervous system
Bruno Bordoni, Shahin Purgol, Annalisa Bizzarri, Maddalena Modica, Bruno MorabitoThis narrative review explores the diaphragm's extensive influence on the central nervous system. The authors discuss how the rhythm of our breath can physically move the brain, alter patterns of neural oscillation, and…
- 2013
Anatomic connections of the diaphragm: influence of respiration on the body system
Bruno Bordoni, Emiliano ZanierThis review article explains why the diaphragm muscle is a critical crossroads of information for the entire body. The authors describe its extensive anatomical, fascial, and neurological connections, which link it to s…
- 2009
The polyvagal theory: New insights into adaptive reactions of the autonomic nervous system
STEPHEN W PORGESThe Polyvagal Theory describes the autonomic nervous system from an evolutionary perspective. It focuses on a key phylogenetic shift in the vagus nerve that occurred between reptiles and mammals. This change created a l…
Podcast
- Ep. 0-8
Episode on the basic principles of well-being
Your guide to the guide All episodes are available on Spotify, iTunes, and on the web here All of these episodes are about the basic principles of well-being. Life and flow are the foundation of well…
- Ep. 039
39. The Vagus Nerve, Stress & Practical Stress Management
Stress is a part of many people's daily lives today, but how is the body affected by stress – and why is it so incredibly important to find a quiet moment? Today's episode is a primer on how the auto…