Meditation-induced changes in high-frequency heart rate variability predict smoking outcomes

Background: High-frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV) is a measure of parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) output that has been associated with enhanced self-regulation. Low resting levels of HF-HRV are associated with nicotine dependence and blunted stress-related changes in HF-HRV are associa...

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Main Authors: Libby, D, Worhunsky, P, Pilver, C, al., E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Research Foundation 2012