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Sitting on Japanese tatami mats may reduce anxiety and support task engagement
Researchers at Kyushu University, publishing in the journal Scientific Reports , found that using mats made from Japanese Igusa, or rush grass, was associated with increased activity in regions of the brain related to concentration and e…
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Researchers at Kyushu University reported that sitting on Japanese Igusa rush‑grass mats was linked to heightened activity in brain areas associated with concentration and task engagement. Participants in the study also indicated lower levels of tension and anxiety after using the mats. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, suggest that the traditional material may have measurable mental‑health benefits.
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