The Vagus Nerve is the body’s quiet current of healing—linking breath, heart, and mind. Learn how activating it restores calm, connection, and inner balance.

Meaning is not philosophy—it’s physiology. In this reflection, Dr. Howard Friedman, M.D., reveals how the “will to meaning” steadies both body and mind. When life feels aimless, rediscovering purpose becomes the most powerful prescription.

Emotional honesty isn’t conflict—it’s connection. Learn how truth spoken with empathy heals the nervous system, reduces stress hormones, and strengthens trust in relationships.

Time does not move in a straight line — neither does healing. Veterans live across three timelines at once: the past that lingers, the present that demands, and the future that still holds promise. Time is not only medicine; it is the ground we walk as we heal.

Noise leaves no scar but rewires the brain. For veterans, tinnitus and hearing loss are lasting injuries of service. This blog explores the science, the VA claim maze, and the fight for recognition.