The use of heart rate variability (HRV) in research has been greatly popularized over the
past decades due to the ease and affordability of HRV collection, coupled with its clinical …

Background: Autonomic dysfunctions may precede the development of cognitive
impairment, but the connection between these dimensions is unclear. This systematic review …

Emotional states influence bodily physiology, as exemplified in the top-down process by
which anxiety causes faster beating of the heart,–. However, whether an increased heart …

Background The heart is the central organ of the circulatory system, which maintains the flow
of blood along with the transport of nutrients to different cells and tissues. A well-functioning …

Increasing evidence suggests that mental health and physical health are linked by neural
systems that jointly regulate somatic physiology and high-level cognition. Key systems …

Rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD) have increased in women by 84% over the past ten
years relative to a 35% increase in men. This substantive increase in female drinking is …

Background: Depression and anxiety are leading causes of disability worldwide but often
remain undetected and untreated. Smartphone and wearable devices may offer a unique …

Abstract Purpose of Review Probiotics are living bacteria, which when ingested in adequate
amounts, confer health benefits. Gut microbes are suggested to play a role in many …

Highlights•Breathing at a 10-s (. 1 Hz) rate typically increases amplitude of heart rate
oscillations.•Daily practice increasing heart rate oscillations improves emotional well …

The study of inflammation in fear-and anxiety-based disorders has gained interest as
growing literature indicates that pro-inflammatory markers can directly modulate affective …