: of, relating to, mediated by, or being the vagus nerve
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Studies have shown that higher vagal activation predicts better social connections, higher trust, and increased subjective well-being.
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Talk with your healthcare provider before practicing vagal maneuvers on your own.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Somatic practices like diaphragmatic breathing, grounding and heart-focused meditation have been shown to restore vagal tone and reduce cortisol levels.
—Dr. Sunil Kumar, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Avoid more intense vagal maneuvers, such as submerging your face in a bowl of cold water, unless directed to do them by a healthcare provider.
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—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Talk with your healthcare provider before practicing vagal maneuvers on your own.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Somatic practices like diaphragmatic breathing, grounding and heart-focused meditation have been shown to restore vagal tone and reduce cortisol levels.
—Dr. Sunil Kumar, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Avoid more intense vagal maneuvers, such as submerging your face in a bowl of cold water, unless directed to do them by a healthcare provider.
4.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Vagal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vagal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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