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Slow breathing can calm the mind without any need for mindfulness

Slow breathing can calm the mind without any need for mindfulness
New Scientist Friday 08 May 2026, 12:00 UTC 1 min read
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How important is thinking about your breath for calming yourself down? We now know that slow breathing is effective even without conscious involvement

How important is thinking about your breath for calming yourself down? We now know that slow breathing is effective even without conscious involvement
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