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This tiny nerve may help keep the heart young

By InsideWellness Editorial · January 1, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Depression.

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that keeping this nerve connected to the heart helps protect heart cells and maintain strong pumping ability. Even partial restoration of the nerve was enough to slow harmful changes in heart tissue.

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