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#Brain-Sensing Headband Helps Users Manage Stress Technology and relaxation don always go hand in hand. However, a brain-sensing headband that reads brain waves and provides real-time feedback has been developed to help users better focus and manage stress. The Muse headband is lined with seven EEG sensors that detect the brain electrical activity and sends information about the user state of mind to a smartphone app, Calm, which is available on both ios and Android. DNEWS: Is The Internet Really Ruining Your Attention span? Users are asked then to participate in a three-minute guided exercise that aims to reduce stress, calm anxiety and increase focus and concentration. Results are provided through a series of graphs and charts, displaying performance and spikes that represent moments of distraction. There also an option to track progress over time. Interaxon, the company behind the Muse headband and a Mars venture client, claims that sustained use of the device will train one brain to stay more naturally calm and focused. Stress Slows Metabolismthe product website explains the benefits of focused attention training: esearch has shown using an app and starting with 3 to 5 minutes can dramatically help you with mental exercises like meditation. he Muse headband costs $300 and currently comes with a 30-day money back guarantee u


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