Aging is such a complex process in the body and brain it seems impossible that a technique involving daily ear stimulation — known as “tickle therapy” — might be able to fight it. But a team at the ...

'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research.

Image: The branch of the vagus nerve stimulated by the therapy is found in the skin of the outer ear Getting a tickle behind the ear is not just good for a giggle, it could slow down one of the ...

'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of aging, according to new research.