Neuroscientists discover a surprising connection between breathing and memory
New groundbreaking research uncovers how our breathing patterns can either augment or impair our ability to form memories.
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JJ Shavit
- Oct 22
Researchers find a surprising connection between breathing and memory
New groundbreaking research uncovers how our breathing patterns can either augment or impair our ability to form memories.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 22
Scientists find a remarkable connection between breathing and memory
New groundbreaking research uncovers how our breathing patterns can either augment or impair our ability to form memories.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 3
Student invents shape-shifting ball that could revolutionize mental health treatment
Researcher has created a soft ball that embodies the very essence of breath, moving in harmony with an individual's breathing patterns.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 22
Researchers find a remarkable connection between breathing and memory
New groundbreaking research uncovers how our breathing patterns can either augment or impair our ability to form memories.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 11
Exercise training and yoga improves lung function for asthmatics
A groundbreaking study underlines the significant impact of yoga, aerobic, and breathing control exercises in enhancing lung functionality.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 30
Artificial intelligence uses breathing patterns to detect Parkinson’s disease
MIT team has developed an artificial intelligence model that can detect Parkinson’s just from reading a person’s breathing patterns.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 9
Too much oxygen can cause lasting health problems in humans, study finds
Excess oxygen changes a handful of proteins in our cells that contain iron and sulfur—a chemical process similar to the rusting of iron.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 8
Surprising discovery regarding Vitamin D's use for the management of asthma
We found that vitamin D supplements had no effect on risk of asthma attacks or on control of asthma symptoms compared with a placebo.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 16
Mouth taping can improve quality of sleep and blood oxygen levels
It’s tough to tell your body to breathe through your nose at night, but you can force it to with a trick that’s growing in popularity.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 24, 2022
Breathing exercise is more effective than drugs in lowering blood pressure
Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 24, 2022
Short breathing workout is more effective than drugs in lowering blood pressure
High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) could play a key role in helping aging adults fend off cardiovascular disease.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 19, 2022
Wearable sensors styled into t-shirts and face masks
Imperial researchers have embedded new low-cost sensors that monitor breathing, heart rate, and ammonia into t-shirts and face masks.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 2, 2022
5-minute breathing exercise lowers blood pressure as much as drugs or exercise
Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as “strength training for your breathing muscles” lowers blood pressure.
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