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Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation Safe?

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has gained attention in recent years as a promising tool for supporting everything from mood...

Does Vagus Nerve Stimulation Work?

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How To Actually Recover Over the Holidays (Instead of Burning Out)
CategoriesSelf-Care & Wellness

How to Recover During the Holidays and Reduce Stress

As another holiday season approaches, with it comes quality time spent with loved ones, shared meals, and community events galore.…

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How to Train Your Nervous System Like a Muscle
CategoriesSports Performance

How to Train Your Nervous System Like a Muscle

You train your muscles with progressive resistance, rest periods, and consistent practice—and your nervous system responds to the same principles.…

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Women Over 40 How Stress Response Changes With Age (2)
CategoriesWomen’s Health

Women Over 40: How Stress Response Changes With Age

You’re navigating a stressful week at work when your teenage daughter announces she needs help with college applications tonight, your…

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From Survival to Stability A New Approach to Holiday Stress
CategoriesStress Management

From Survival to Stability: A New Approach to Holiday Stress

The holiday season can be a time of warmth, family, and connection, or it can feel like a relentless sprint…

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Why the Season Triggers Fight-or-Flight and How to Cope
CategoriesStress Management

Holiday Stress: Why the Season Triggers Fight-or-Flight and How to Cope

As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves in a flurry of shopping, social gatherings, and festive buffet…

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Signs You Are in Survival Mode (and What to Do About It)
CategoriesStress Management

Signs You Are in Survival Mode (and What to Do About It)

Many of us live with a constant undercurrent of stress.  Restless sleep, anxious thoughts, low energy, or feeling constantly “on…

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2-Minute Wellness: The Micro Habit That Builds Long-Term Stress Resilience
CategoriesStress Management

2-Minute Wellness: The Micro Habit That Builds Long-Term Stress Resilience

When you’re already running 20 minutes late and you can’t remember the last time you spent 2 minutes on your…

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Navigating Your Nervous System
CategoriesSelf-Care & Wellness

Navigating Your Nervous System: 4 Self-Care Tips for Managing a Hectic Life

The idea behind self-care comes from a movement that aims to bring awareness to our productivity-focused culture, which often causes…

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How the Nervous System Impacts Healthy Aging
CategoriesVagus Nerve Education

How the Nervous System Impacts Healthy Aging

Healthy aging is more than the absence of disease. It’s all about your ability to maintain vibrancy, cognitive clarity, energy,…

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