The 10-Minute Activity That Reduces Stress (M)

It activates the body’s parasympathetic nervous system, which slows breathing and heart rate as well as increasing digestion.

It activates the body's parasympathetic nervous system, which slows breathing and heart rate as well as increasing digestion.

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.