B Grace Bullock PhDSep 16, 20192 min readResearch: Breathing exercises and meditation really do sharpen the mindFor the first time, researchers at Trinity College Dublin show a neurophysiological link between breathing patterns and attention. For...
B Grace Bullock PhDSep 16, 20195 min readMind-body practices and the vagus nerve are the keys to resiliencePolyvagal Theory and ancient yoga philosophy share similar views when it comes to how yoga can increase self-regulation and resilience....
B Grace Bullock PhDSep 16, 20196 min readThe Science of How Mindfulness Relieves Post Traumatic StressHere's how mindfulness-based therapies may help to ease traumatic stress symptoms. Pain, loss and traumatic events are part of the human...
B Grace Bullock PhDSep 16, 20193 min readYoga Helps You Adapt Better to Stress Examining Yoga and Heart Rate VariabilityHeart rate variability is increasingly acknowledged as an important indicator of how healthy you are, and how well you deal with stress....
B Grace Bullock PhDSep 16, 20194 min readIs stress contagious?Researchers in Alberta Canada discover that stress is contagious, and that social support may help buffer these effects, but only for...
B Grace Bullock PhDSep 16, 20193 min readBreathing rhythm affects memory and fearA study finds that the rhythm of your breath can influence brain activity that enhances memory recall and emotional experience. Breathing...