A German study published in the journal Neuron revealed that slow breathing, with expiration longer than inspiration, can make people more likely to take financial risks. The research used magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac monitors to investigate how controlled breathing affects the brain and decisions.
Researchers from the Free University of Berlin asked 41 healthy adults to participate in the study, of which 24 were... (the article is incomplete).
Scientists discovered that prolonged expiration increases the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for "rest and digest," and with that amplifies the brain's sensitivity to rewards, leading to greater acceptance of risky bets.
