Sci Rep September 2021 PMID 34588511

Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults.

Valentin Magnon, Frédéric Dutheil, Guillaume T Vallet

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The group's overall sentiment strongly aligns with the publication's findings, with many posts emphasizing how even one session of slow breathing can significantly lower anxiety, exemplified by phrases like 'If a SINGLE session of slow breathing can lower your anxiety' and 'Benefits from one session...,' which reflect excitement. The tone combines enthusiasm with curiosity, highlighting perceived practical impacts and encouraging ongoing mindfulness practices.

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Most discussions highlight positive effects of slow breathing on reducing anxiety, reflecting strong overall agreement with the publication's findings.

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While there is curiosity about the benefits, some comments are more general, indicating moderate interest rather than intense curiosity.

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Comments include reflections on how even a single session could impact well-being, showing some personal engagement but not in-depth analysis.

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The enthusiastic language, such as 'IMAGINE' and 'game changer,' suggests these discussions see the research as having significant potential influence on health practices.

Abstract in brief

  • Anxiety is a significant health concern for older adults, and abdominal breathing exercises can help manage it by increasing parasympathetic activity measured through heart rate variability (HRV).
  • This study compared the effects of deep and slow breathing (DSB) on anxiety and physiological stress in older adults (22 participants) versus younger adults (25 participants) and found that DSB significantly reduced anxiety levels and increased HRV in both groups.
  • Notably, older adults experienced a greater increase in heart rate variability (HF power) from DSB compared to younger adults, indicating that this method may be particularly beneficial for promoting relaxation and successful aging in seniors.

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Erwan Le Corre
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If a SINGLE session of slow breathing can lower your anxiety, IMAGINE how you would feel if you breathed slowly at all times?!? Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults | Scientific Reports https://t.co/3OKFcMlydS

May 16, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 53,872 followers View post →
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Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults. https://t.co/0Hk0XjnrZk

May 17, 2024 · 2 likes · 665 followers View post →
Guy Fincham, PhD
@breath_Guy · X

Recently published in Nature @SciReports: Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults https://t.co/IwbkThx2Xk

Dec 14, 2021 · 2,075 followers View post →
Carney Clown World
@Nick29433777 · X

RT @ErwanLeCorre: If a SINGLE session of slow breathing can lower your anxiety, IMAGINE how you would feel if you breathed slowly at all ti…

May 16, 2024 · 1 share · 1,108 followers View post →
Respira App
@respira_app · X

Slow Breathing reduces anxiety and increases vagal outflow. https://t.co/MEh8fgTTOe

Apr 24, 2023 · 665 followers View post →
マインドフルネス ニュース
@Mindfulness_XXI · X

不安や不安に伴う生理的ストレス反応に対して、腹式呼吸による副交感神経系の活性化の効果を 高齢者を対象に調べた論文 →結論・高齢者にも効果がありました

Sep 26, 2023 · 382 followers View post →

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Daniel Yoo
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Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults | Scientific Reports https://t.co/ed7uQTemwh

Jun 18, 2024 · 85 followers View post →
Respira App
@respira_app · X

Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults. https://t.co/0Hk0XjnrZk

May 17, 2024 · 2 likes · 665 followers View post →
Carney Clown World
@Nick29433777 · X

RT @ErwanLeCorre: If a SINGLE session of slow breathing can lower your anxiety, IMAGINE how you would feel if you breathed slowly at all ti…

May 16, 2024 · 1 share · 1,108 followers View post →
Erwan Le Corre
@ErwanLeCorre · X

If a SINGLE session of slow breathing can lower your anxiety, IMAGINE how you would feel if you breathed slowly at all times?!? Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults | Scientific Reports https://t.co/3OKFcMlydS

May 16, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 53,872 followers View post →
マインドフルネス ニュース
@Mindfulness_XXI · X

不安や不安に伴う生理的ストレス反応に対して、腹式呼吸による副交感神経系の活性化の効果を 高齢者を対象に調べた論文 →結論・高齢者にも効果がありました

Sep 26, 2023 · 382 followers View post →
Respira App
@respira_app · X

Slow Breathing reduces anxiety and increases vagal outflow. https://t.co/MEh8fgTTOe

Apr 24, 2023 · 665 followers View post →
Guy Fincham, PhD
@breath_Guy · X

Recently published in Nature @SciReports: Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults https://t.co/IwbkThx2Xk

Dec 14, 2021 · 2,075 followers View post →