We were made for exertion. Jesus told a parable in which a lord, about to travel to a far country, called three of his servants before he left, and gave each of them talents. The one who had received five talents, used them. The one who received two talents did...

Last month, we introduced ourselves to the vagus nerve. We learned that it has quite an expansive work area, as it innervates most of our major organs. As part of the parasympathetic nervous system, it regulates our unstressed, rest and digest state. The vagus nerve...

Your vagus nerve is a big deal, and I’m thinking that knowing more about it has the potential of improving the quality of our lives. When I describe it as a big deal, I not only mean in size, but also in extent and function. Not only is it the longest cranial nerve in...