Chapter
The Connection Between Breathing and Heart Rate
19:31 - 29:19 (09:47)
Breathing and heart rate are intrinsically linked via the mechanical pressure changes in the lungs, diaphragm, and heart, with the brain sending signals to adjust heart rate based on the speed of blood flow.
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The diaphragm and lungs mechanically affect the heart, causing it to speed up during inhalation and slow down during exhalation due to changes in pressure.
19:31 - 24:37 (05:06)
Summary
The diaphragm and lungs mechanically affect the heart, causing it to speed up during inhalation and slow down during exhalation due to changes in pressure. The brain regulates this connection between breathing and heart rate.
ChapterThe Connection Between Breathing and Heart Rate
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
The way we breathe affects our brain function and vice versa, and we can use our breath to slow down our heart rate and improve our well-being.
24:37 - 26:34 (01:56)
Summary
The way we breathe affects our brain function and vice versa, and we can use our breath to slow down our heart rate and improve our well-being. One way to effectively improve our breathing is through emphasizing exhales with a physiological sigh.
ChapterThe Connection Between Breathing and Heart Rate
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Learn about the benefits of breath control and how you can use it to secrete adrenaline and feel more alert.
26:34 - 29:19 (02:45)
Summary
Learn about the benefits of breath control and how you can use it to secrete adrenaline and feel more alert. It's a natural process that even occurs when you sleep.