Can Breathing Really Help Reduce Anxiety? Or Is It Just a Cliché?

The Bulletproof Musician

Can the right sort of breathing really reduce anxiety? The short answer is yes - but why?
A 2017 study illustrates how breathing could help reduce stress/anxiety, another 2017 study explains why, and a 2023 study highlights an unusual breathing technique that's worth trying!
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