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Breathing Techniques for Developer Focus: The Physiology Behind Box Breathing and CO2 Tolerance
Breath control directly modulates the autonomic nervous system, CO2 tolerance, and prefrontal cortex activity. Here's the evidence on breathing techniques that improve focus, reduce stress reactivity, and recover cognitive capacity between deep work sessions.
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