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5-Min Science: The Brain-Heart Connection

BioSource Faculty

2 days ago4 min read

HRV Biofeedback

5-Min Science: The Brain-Heart Connection

Have you ever wondered how your brain influences your heartbeat?

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5-Min Science: The Autonomic Effects of Infraslow Frequency Neurofeedback

BioSource Faculty

Nov 126 min read

qEEG

5-Min Science: The Autonomic Effects of Infraslow Frequency Neurofeedback

The ISF group showed significant improvements, including reduced systolic blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin conductance.

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Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 7: Emotion

BioSource Faculty

Oct 2339 min read

Neurofeedback

Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 7: Emotion

Mindfulness research has challenged the popular belief that we should be able to dismiss difficult emotions.

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5-Min Science: Daily Behavior Can Affect Brain Connectivity for Weeks

BioSource Faculty

Oct 127 min read

Neurofeedback

5-Min Science: Daily Behavior Can Affect Brain Connectivity for Weeks

Brain connectivity is not static but fluctuates in response to daily environmental and physiological factors.

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The Vagus Nerve's Role in Heart Rate Variability

BioSource Faculty

Sep 2414 min read

Biofeedback

The Vagus Nerve's Role in Heart Rate Variability

Vagal activity and parasympathetic nervous system function produce respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and heart rate variability (HRV).

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BioSource Faculty

Aug 723 min read

HRV Biofeedback

A Comprehensive Guide to HRV Myths

This review addresses 14 misconceptions regarding cardiovascular health, HRV measurement, and HRV biofeedback training.

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BioSource Faculty

Aug 712 min read

Biofeedback

A Comprehensive Breathing Myths Guide

Breathing ensures healthy CO2 levels. The main functions of breathing are gas exchange and acid-base (pH) regulation.

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BioSource Faculty

Jun 154 min read

Biofeedback

Upgrade Your HRV Biofeedback System

If you don’t correct dysfunctional breathing patterns like overbreathing, they can compromise the effectiveness of HRVB training.

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Provide Slow-Paced Contraction Training Using the Optimal HRV Application

BioSource Faculty

May 267 min read

HRV Biofeedback

Provide Slow-Paced Contraction Training Using the Optimal HRV Application

Slow-paced contraction (SPC) increases heart rate variability (HRV) as effectively as slow-paced breathing (SPB).

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Should You Add Nonlinear HRV Metrics to Your Practice?

BioSource Faculty

Apr 2915 min read

Should You Add Nonlinear HRV Metrics to Your Practice?

Nonlinear heart rate variability metrics have emerged as valuable tools for assessing various physiological and pathological conditions.

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Do longer exhalations increase HRV during slow-paced breathing?

Fred Shaffer

Mar 241 min read

Biofeedback

Do longer exhalations increase HRV during slow-paced breathing?

Download our open-access Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback inhalation-to-exhalation ratio article.

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BioSource Faculty

Aug 31, 202313 min read

Biofeedback

BCIA Essential Skills: ECG

This post covers the ECG Signal Source, ECG Sensors, Skin Preparation, ECG Signal, Sampling Rate, Placements, Artifacts, and Tracking Tests.

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BCIA Essential Skills: Blood Volume Pulse

BioSource Faculty

Aug 27, 202313 min read

Biofeedback

BCIA Essential Skills: Blood Volume Pulse

Blood volume pulse (BVP) is an indispensable tool for evaluating and training clients for chronic pain, hypertension, and performance.

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BioSource Faculty

Jun 28, 20237 min read

Biofeedback

Evidence-Based Practice Preview: Part 3

This preview covers Epilepsy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Preeclampsia.

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BioSource Faculty

Jun 18, 202312 min read

HRV Biofeedback

Four Heart Rate Variability Myths

Four HRV myths are Heart Rate Variability Is Bad, Stability Is Good, The Sympathetic Nervous System Plays a Major Role in Short-Term HRV,...

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BioSource Faculty

May 12, 20237 min read

HRV Biofeedback

Drug Effects on Heart Rate Variability

Reviewing a list of the medications and social drugs your client is currently taking is essential. They can individually and...

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Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 5: Depression

BioSource Faculty

Dec 28, 202218 min read

Neurofeedback

Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 5: Depression

Since major depressive disorder (MDD) is a heterogeneous disorder, researchers study its diverse phenotypes. Heritability ranges from 26%...

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Rethinking the Resonance Frequency (RF) - Part 3: Slow-Paced Contraction

BioSource Faculty

Dec 12, 20228 min read

HRV Biofeedback

Rethinking the Resonance Frequency (RF) - Part 3: Slow-Paced Contraction

Slow-paced contraction (SPC) provides an alternative and unproven method for determining the resonance frequency (RF) in one or two...

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Rethinking the Resonance Frequency (RF) - Part 2: Slow-Paced Breathing

BioSource Faculty

Dec 3, 202212 min read

Biofeedback

Rethinking the Resonance Frequency (RF) - Part 2: Slow-Paced Breathing

Resonance frequency (RF) assessment identifies the stimulation frequency producing the greatest amplitude heart rate oscillations in one...

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Rethinking the Resonance Frequency (RF) - Part 1: Understanding Resonance

BioSource Faculty

Nov 23, 20229 min read

HRV Biofeedback

Rethinking the Resonance Frequency (RF) - Part 1: Understanding Resonance

Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the efficacy of HRV biofeedback for diverse clinical disorders like depression, diabetes,...

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