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A 29-year-old man's dangerous heart arrhythmia disappeared the moment doctors performed a routine rectal exam. The surprising cure happened through accidental stimulation of a nerve that controls heart rhythm.
Scientists are testing whether vagus nerve stimulation, already used to treat epilepsy and depression, could keep a key brain region healthy and protect against memory loss. Early research suggests this gentle therapy might help maintain brain function as we age.