Following the rhythm of the heart: Heartmath institute's path to HRV biofeedback

R McCraty - Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 2022 - Springer
This paper outlines the early history and contributions our laboratory, along with our close
advisors and collaborators, has made to the field of heart rate variability and heart rate …

My life in HRV biofeedback research

P Lehrer - Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 2022 - Springer
This paper reviews the published work of me along with my students and close colleagues
on the topic of heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB). It includes early research by …

Heart rate variability (HRV) changes and cortical volume changes in a randomized trial of five weeks of daily HRV biofeedback in younger and older adults

HJ Yoo, K Nashiro, J Min, C Cho, SL Bachman… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Previous studies indicate that the structure and function of medial prefrontal cortex (PFC)
and lateral orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) are associated with heart rate variability (HRV) …

Do mental health changes in nature co-occur with changes in heartrate variability and executive functioning? A systematic review

S LoTemplio, JE Bettmann, E Scott… - Current Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Given the global burden of mental health issues, new solutions
are needed to promote mental health. Nature exposure represents a promising option to …

Daily heart rate variability biofeedback training decreases locus coeruleus MRI contrast in younger adults in a randomized clinical trial

SL Bachman, S Cole, HJ Yoo, K Nashiro, J Min… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
As an arousal hub region in the brain, the locus coeruleus (LC) has bidirectional
connections with the autonomic nervous system. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based …

Squeeze the beat: Enhancing cardiac vagal activity during resonance breathing via coherent pelvic floor recruitment

JM Tatschl, AR Schwerdtfeger - Psychophysiology, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Resonance breathing (RB) has been shown to benefit health and performance within
clinical and non‐clinical populations. This is attributed to its baroreflex stimulating effect and …

Improvements in Depressive Symptoms in Nature May Be Partly Caused by Improvements in Vagal Tone: A Review and Theoretical Perspective

D Jecmen, S LoTemplio - Ecopsychology, 2024 - liebertpub.com
The positive effects of natural environments on mental health have been observed and
studied for decades. Specifically, psychology research from across the world has suggested …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility of a remote heart rate variability biofeedback intervention for reducing anxiety in cardiac arrest survivors: A pilot trial

JL Birk, R Cumella, D Lopez-Veneros… - Contemporary Clinical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) is a promising non-pharmacologic
approach for reducing anxiety. This intervention's feasibility needs testing in psychologically …