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Mindful Attention to Breath Increases Amygdala–Prefrontal Cortex Connectivity

By Carolyn McManus PT, MS, MA on December 3, 2020 / Other Mindfulness Topics

Doll and colleagues examined the effects of mindful attention to the breath on aversive emotions and activity in relevant brain areas.1 Twenty-six healthy control subjects […]

Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress

By Carolyn McManus PT, MS, MA on August 3, 2020 / Other Mindfulness Topics

Diaphragmatic breathing is a commonly taught practice to promote a relaxation response and reduce stress. In a study by Ma and colleagues, 40 healthy adults […]

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Mindful Attention to Breath Increases Amygdala–Prefrontal Cortex Connectivity

Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress

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