A longer exhale may push your brain toward bolder decisions

Science Daily | Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:33:12 EDT

Breathe deep, scientists,
Found that longer exhales lead
To bolder choices.

Slow breathing with a prolonged exhale made people more willing to take risks by changing heart activity and increasing the brain’s sensitivity to rewards. The findings suggest that something as simple as controlling your breath can directly influence how you evaluate choices.

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