Groundbreaking Study Reveals Potential Intervention for Alzheimer’s
A groundbreaking study was published in Nature Scientific Reports on March 9, 2023. Dr. Mara Mather, the principal investigator of the study, utilized the emWave® Pro software and sensor developed by HeartMath for training participants in slow-paced coherence breathing and found that it had a profound impact. Participants were divided into two groups: one group practiced slow-paced breathing at the cardiovascular resonant frequency of 0.1 HZ, also known as the coherence frequency, to increase heart rate oscillations. The emWave Pro software and sensor provided real-time HRV biofeedback, enabling participants to optimize their breathing technique. The other group used individualized strategies to reduce heart rate oscillations.
Heart Coherence Breathing Impacted Alzheimer’s Biomarkers
Dr. Mara Mather commented on the study: "Our research indicates that slow-paced breathing exercises combined with HRV biofeedback training decrease plasma levels of Aβ. In healthy adults, higher plasma Aβ levels are associated with higher risk of AD as well as cardiovascular death."
Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., the director of research at the HeartMath Institute, expressed his excitement about the study’s findings, stating that they were remarkable and encouraging. He commended Dr. Mara Mather for conducting the research and expressed the institute’s desire to see further work in this area. McCraty stated, "The study demonstrated a significant link between increased heart coherence and reduced biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease, opening up avenues for further investigation. The precedent set by this initial research confirmed and validated the efficacy of HRV coherence in helping prevent or lessen the effects of this debilitating condition."
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