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submitted 3 weeks ago by overstep8556@jlai.lu to c/science@lemmy.world

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[–] otterpop@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

4:6 Deep breathing has been shown to increase heart rate variability, so I wouldn't be surprised to hear it had other positive effects as well.

[–] PapaStevesy@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

That study does say none of the breathing techniques tested had an effect on mood though.