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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Scientists changed how people breathed and watched their brains respond — the unexpected finding could explain why we make different choices under pressure

Breathing is something people do thousands of times a day without thinking about it. Yet a new study suggests that deliberately changing the way we breathe may do more than help us feel calm.

Researchers have found evidence that the rhythm of breathing can influence how the heart and brain work together during decision-making, potentially affecting how willing people are to take risks.

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