Naia examining vagus nerve anatomy diagram with gut-brain research papers

Vagus Nerve: The Gut-Brain Link to Anxiety & Inflammation

Your gut and brain talk through the vagus nerve. When that connection weakens, anxiety and inflammation follow.

July 3, 2026 · 8 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reading research papers about the gut-brain connection with a cup of tea

Gut-Brain Axis: How Your Microbiome Shapes Mood After 40

Your gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters, regulate inflammation, and talk to your brain in real time. After 40, that conversation changes.

June 28, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation

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