Background: The psycho-physiological changes in brain-body interaction observed in most of meditative and relaxing practices rely on voluntary slowing down of breath frequency. However, the identification of mechanisms linking breath control to its psychophysiological effects is still under debate. This systematic…
Abstract Sympathetic hyperactivity and parasympathetic withdrawal may cause and sustain hypertension. This autonomic imbalance is in turn related to a reduced or reset arterial baroreflex sensitivity and chemoreflex-induced hyperventilation. Slow breathing at 6 breaths/min increases baroreflex sensitivity and reduces sympathetic…
Abstract Whereas the neurophysiology of respiration has traditionally focused on automatic brain stem processes, higher brain mechanisms underlying the cognitive aspects of breathing are gaining increasing interest. Therapeutic techniques have used conscious control and awareness of breathing for millennia with…
Context: Abnormal cortisol levels are a key pathophysiological indicator of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Endogenous normalization of cortisol concentration through exercise may be associated with PTSD symptom reduction. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine whether mindfulness-based stretching…
The objective of this study was to verify, in a sample of university students, whether a relaxing technique called deep breathing (stress Intervention Functional IFA) is capable to improve the mood and to reduce the levels of stress. Thirty-eight adult…
We at DOT claim that our headset is going to help you become more efficient, increase your productivity and better your concentration with the help of an app. But you’re probably wondering how exactly does that happen? Let us and…
Human cognitive performance degrades with ageing. Studies have shown cognitive training, especially electroencephalography (EEG)-based brain-computer interface (BCI) and neurofeedback can improve cognition in elderly. Accurate attention detection is the requisite for successful implementation of these BCI systems. While most studies…
In recent years, neurofeedback training becomes a gradual non-pharmacological treatment trend for attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to improve attention. In this study, we design a 3D game to improve and assess children with ADHD. We observed the brainwave change to…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder of performance with core symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity. In adults, hyperactivity may decrease, but struggles with inattention or impulsivity may continue. Neurofeedback game can be used as an alternative approach…
Since the first reports of neurofeedback treatment in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in 1976, many studies have investigated the effects of neurofeedback on different symptoms of ADHD such as inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. This technique is also used by…
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