The use of heart rate variability (HRV) in research has been greatly popularized over the
past decades due to the ease and affordability of HRV collection, coupled with its clinical …

The concept, benefits and recommendations for the cultivation of compassion have been
recognized in the contemplative traditions for thousands of years. In the last 30 years or so …

A century-long debate on bodily states and emotions persists. While the involvement of
bodily activity in emotion physiology is widely recognized, the specificity and causal role of …

Background Chronic and/or extreme stress in early life, often referred to as early adversity,
childhood trauma, or early life stress, has been associated with a wide range of adverse …

We review research showing that rumination has multiple negative consequences:(a)
exacerbating psychopathology by magnifying and prolonging negative mood states …

Clinical research on the beneficial effects induced by slow-paced breathing has been
increasingly extended in the past twenty years. Improvements in cardiovascular functioning …

We performed a systematic and meta analytic review of heart rate variability biofeedback
(HRVB) for various symptoms and human functioning. We analyzed all problems addressed …

Objective Physical or mental imbalance caused by harmful stimuli can induce stress to
maintain homeostasis. During chronic stress, the sympathetic nervous system is …

Background: Autonomic dysfunctions may precede the development of cognitive
impairment, but the connection between these dimensions is unclear. This systematic review …

Measures of heart rate variability (HRV) as a predictor of risk of disease and mortality have
been investigated from various perspectives for more than six decades. The aim of the …