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A recent study reveals that rhythmic finger tapping, at a rate of two taps per second, can significantly enhance brain function and improve hearing, especially in noisy environments. This simple ...

A recent study found that anxiety can be eased in as little as 10 minutes by tapping specific points on the body. In the study, participants reported that the process, which involves tapping eight ...

“Anxiety is a projection of fear that sends signals to the amygdala and hippocampus in the brain,” explains Melissa Hankins, MD, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist based in Seattle. And in some situations ...

A simple finger-tapping technique can lower anxiety within minutes, a study has shown. The method involves using the tips of the index and middle finger to tap on eight specific points on the body for ...

Tapping your fingers to a rhythm before you enter a noisy room might seem like a strange ritual. But recent research reveals this simple act can significantly improve your ability to understand speech ...