The vagus nerve plays a major role in mood and emotional balance. Discover how vagus nerve dysfunction can contribute to depression and what can help restore calm.

The vagus nerve plays a central role in anxiety. Learn how this nerve connects the brain and body, why dysfunction can worsen symptoms, and what you can do to calm it.

This repetitive firing of the neurons essentially teaches them to be more active on their own. Just as a piano student will practice playing a song for 15 minutes a day until their fingers just "learn" how to play the song, the neurons eventually learn how to function and fire properly. After several weeks of TMS treatment, the neurons have developed proper activity and functionality.

Not only can cell phone usage become addictive and habit forming, but we begin to rely on it when we're trying to avoid something. Furthermore, excessive use of social media can increase the risk of both depression and anxiety.