Vagus Nerve Anatomy: Why You Should Pay Attention to It | Best Health - Best Health Magazine

You’ve probably never even heard of your vagus nerve. (That’s okay: It’s new to us, too!) But it could be the key to lowering your risk of high blood pressure, managing depression and even scoring a better night’s sleep.

The longest cranial nerve in your body, the vagus nerve begins just behind your ears and travels down both sides of your neck, across your chest and through your abdomen. It takes its name from the L… [+5752 chars]

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