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General Category => Science and Technology => Topic started by: Udayana on July 30, 2019, 03:52:24 PM

Title: Ear 'tickling' therapy could 'help thwart ageing'
Post by: Udayana on July 30, 2019, 03:52:24 PM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49157343

Quote

Tickling the ear with a small electric current could rebalance the nervous system in over-55s and help them age more healthily, research suggests.

Stimulation of the vagus nerve, which connects to the heart, lungs and gut, led to improvements in body, sleep and mood, a small study found.

The University of Leeds team said the procedure could make a big difference to people's lives.
But more research is needed to work out the long-term health effects.

Can't wait...

Title: Re: Ear 'tickling' therapy could 'help thwart ageing'
Post by: Harrowby Hall on July 30, 2019, 07:10:21 PM

The sex organs are also innervated by the vagus ,,,

Title: Re: Ear 'tickling' therapy could 'help thwart ageing'
Post by: Udayana on July 31, 2019, 09:58:09 AM

Quote from: Harrowby Hall on July 30, 2019, 07:10:21 PM

The sex organs are also innervated by the vagus ,,,

I think that end has probably been covered :)