Fight, flight, or freeze

Fight, flight, or freeze 05/03/2018 09:45 AM EDT There's increasing physiological evidence connecting breathing patterns with the brain regions that control mood and emotion. Now, researchers have added neurons associated with the olfactory system to the connection between behavior and breathing. Connecting patterns in these interactions may help explain why practices such as meditation and yoga that rely on rhythmic breathing can help people overcome anxiety-based illnesses. Full story at https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2018/april/fight-flight-or-freeze-animal-study-connects-fear-behavior Source University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111