How Everyday Breathing Habits Affect Blood Pressure
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How Everyday Breathing Habits Affect Blood Pressure
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- Forceful abdominal exhalations activate a brainstem circuit that tightens blood vessels and raises blood pressure, even in the absence of stress or exercise
- Slow, calm breathing quiets the nervous system signals that drive blood pressure higher, making it a powerful daily tool for regulation
- Long-term high blood pressure reduces blood flow to your brain and shrinks regions responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making
- Blood pressure control depends on cumulative daily habits, not single readings, which explains why short-term fixes often fail
- Practicing nasal, slow, and passive breathing once or twice daily helps lower blood pressure by calming the systems that control it at the source
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