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Mindful Breathing as an Effective Technique in the Management of Hypertension

Source: Frontiers
Date: January 23, 2024
A study using Fitbit devices showed that device-guided slow mindful breathing can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, offering a non-pharmacological approach to managing hypertension.

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Short Breathing Exercise Lifts Mood More Than Mindfulness Meditation

Source: New Scientist
Date: January 10, 2023
A study by Melis Yilmaz Balban at Stanford University found that cyclic sighing—a breathing exercise involving slow inhalation followed by a full exhalation—improved mood more effectively than mindfulness meditation in a 5-minute daily practice.

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Mindfulness Breathing Exercises: Guide to Techniques and Benefits

Source: MindfulnessExercises.com
Date: March 15, 2024
This article outlines how mindful breathing techniques can reduce stress, improve sleep, boost memory, and enhance brain performance by increasing heart rate variability (HRV) and reducing symptoms of depression.

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5-Minute Breathing Exercises Can Improve Your Mood and Reduce Anxiety

Source: The Washington Post
Date: March 16, 2023
A study in Cell Reports Medicine found that five minutes of breathwork, particularly cyclic sighing, can improve mood and reduce anxiety more effectively than mindfulness meditation.

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Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Psychological Symptoms and Telomere Length: A Randomized Active-Controlled Trial

Source: Frontiers in Psychology
Date: November 23, 2022
A randomized controlled trial found that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), which includes mindful breathing, significantly reduced psychological distress and improved well-being compared to an active control group, with potential effects on telomere length, a biomarker of aging.

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Effects of Slow Breathing on Heart Rate Dynamics and Cardiorespiratory Coherence in Healthy Subjects: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Source: Frontiers in Physiology
Date: March 9, 2022
A randomized controlled trial demonstrated that slow breathing exercises enhance heart rate variability and cardiorespiratory coherence, promoting relaxation and cardiovascular health in healthy individuals.

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