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Yes, reciting epic Greek poetry such as Homer's
Iliad
and
Odyssey
actually seems to be good for the heart at least according to a new study by a team of European researchers. It all has to do with breathing patterns and their relationship to cardiac rhythms. It turns out that reciting poetry especially verse like Homer's that follows a specific rhythm called hexameter makes an excellent breathing exercise. The authors of the study taught healthy volunteers to recite passages from Homer while walking and lifting their arms with each breath. The result was an increase in...
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