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Scientists Identify a Nose-to-Brain Circuit That Links Anxiety And Breathing

Science Alert | by Russell McLendon Anxiety disorders are humanity's most common mental disorders, affecting some 359 million people globally. Controlled breathing can help many people regulate their anxiety, as research has shown, although it remains unclear exactly how this works.

Scientists Identify a Nose-to-Brain Circuit That Links Anxiety And Breathing

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Controlled breathing can help many people regulate their anxiety, as research has shown, although it remains unclear exactly how this works.

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Science Alert | by Russell McLendon Anxiety disorders are humanity's most common mental disorders, affecting some 359 million people globally. Controlled breathing can help many people regulate their anxiety, as research has shown, although it remains unclear exactly how this works.

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