Breathing is a vital rhythmic motor behavior with a surprisingly broad influence on the brain
and body. The apparent simplicity of breathing belies a complex neural control system, the …

Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental disorders, but they are often
underrecognized and undertreated in primary care. Dysfunctional breathing is a hallmark of …

Breathing, although unconscious and often overlooked, is a central aspect of our whole
being and one of our most vital functions. This review paper aims at investigating the …

A growing number of empirical studies have revealed that diaphragmatic breathing may
trigger body relaxation responses and benefit both physical and mental health. However, the …

Cardiovascular functions are controlled by neural factors, temperature, hormones, etc., Of
these, neural factors primarily concern the autonomic nervous system, which plays a major …

Background and objective Anxiety is a common emotion that people often feel in certain
situations. But when the feeling of anxiety is persistent and interferes with a person's day to …

Objective Respiratory abnormalities are a hallmark of anxiety symptomatology and may
serve as clinically useful modifiers for alleviating anxiety symptoms. However, gold-standard …

Executive function (EF) is important for physical and mental health of children. Studies have
shown that children with poverty and early life stress have reduced EF. The aim of the study …

Objectives: The authors explored the feasibility of virtual yoga-based breathwork and
meditation among health care workers (HCW) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms manifesting as a functional
gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in which patients experience abdominal pain, discomfort, and …