Breathing patterns across twenty-four hours form a unique, stable signature for each person and can identify individuals with high accuracy. The findings suggest links between nasal airflow rhythms and emotional and cognitive states, including anxiety and depression, as well as body mass.

This topic is of interest to psychology because it illustrates how physiological processes reflect psychological traits and states, offering insights into the mind–body connection and the potential for noninvasive markers of mental health.

Article Title: Your breathing pattern is as unique as a fingerprint

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