Current Directions in the Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation I – A Physiological Perspective

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Kaniusas, Eugenijus, et al. “Current Directions in the Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation I – a Physiological Perspective.” Frontiers in Neuroscience, vol. 13, 2019, doi:10.3389/fnins.2019.00854

This paper details the many functions of the vagus nerve and the research that is being done to see how stimulating it affects the body. Stimulation appears to regulate the metabolism, promote weight loss, decrease inflammation, decrease pain, improve mental functions, and can even work with brain plasticity, helping the brain regrow healthier pathways for long-term benefits.

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Laate Olukotun has designed products, services, and experiences within a range of unique settings – from innovation labs within large corporations to new startups in new industries. His work has spanned all aspects of the design thinking process, from developing an initial business hypothesis to prototyping to launching new experiences, services, and products. Over his career, Laate has taken on many different roles — as an intrapreneur, as an entrepreneur developing apps and physical products, and as an experience designer. More than anything, Laate enjoys working with creative teams who are exploring uncharted waters.

He holds a bachelors in Economics from Yale University and a Master of Design from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology.

When not working, Laate tends to enjoy the sweeter things in life: raising his toddler with his wife, paddleboarding, hiking, traveling, and enjoying long periods of laughter with friends and family.


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