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Breastfeeding Reimagined: Examining Augmented Reality, Maternal Support, and Breast Pumping Experiences in a Randomized Mixed-Methods Study

Aug 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2644-0105.jbfb-26-6368
Wyconda Cotton-CurtisCorresponding author

Background Pump-dependent milk expression frequently occurs in environments that lack the sensory and emotional cues associated with direct breastfeeding, which may interfere with relaxation and milk let-down. Emerging digital technologies such as augmented reality (AR) may help recreate visual and…

Impact of Himalayan Singing Bowls Meditation Session on Mood and Heart Rate Variability

Mar 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-20-3213
Gunjan Y TrivediCorresponding author

Introduction Scientific evidence has established the benefits of meditation and sound vibrations on emotional and physiological health. Aim of the Study The study explored changes in mood and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) after HSB Sound Bath Meditation on healthy individuals. The objectives of the s…

A Comparative Study of the Impact of Himalayan Singing Bowls and Supine Silence on Stress Index and Heart Rate Variability

Oct 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-9273.jbtm-19-3027
Gunjan Y TrivediCorresponding author

Introduction Sound vibrations have a profound impact on the body and the mind with evidence confirming reduced anxiety and increased wellbeing. The likely reason for driving the benefit is relaxation. The Himalayan Singing Bowls, used for therapeutic intervention to enhance the individual’s emotiona…

Daily Saliva and Vaginal Mucins Co-vary in Protein-to-Carbohydrate Ratio

Sep 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-2818.jfb-18-2298
Anne E. MeyerCorresponding author

The currently reported study employed the curiously named (but simple) quantitative, nondestructive technique of Multiple Attenuated Internal Reflection InfraRed (MAIR-IR) spectroscopy to assess daily variations of both saliva and vaginal secretions from a panel of consenting volunteers. The project…

Influence of Long-Term Space Flight on Mechanical Properties of the Human Triceps Surae Muscle: Electro Mechanical Delay and Musculo-Tendinous Stiffness

Sep 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2832-4048.jsm-17-1621
Yuri A. KoryakCorresponding author

The effects of long-term space flight on human triceps surae (TS) muscle function and electromechanical delay (EMD) have been investigated. Voluntary and electrically evoked contractions of the TS were obtained from 7 male cosmonauts 30 days before and 3 days after landing. For all cosmonauts the is…

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