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The ReachOut Breathe app, designed by ReachOut.com, was created to help you reduce the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety by slowing down your breathing and heart rate.

ReachOut Breathe helps you to control your breath and measures your heart rate in real time using the camera in your phone.

The ReachOut Breathe app is free, suitable for all ages and can be downloaded from the Apple Store - ReachOut Breathe.

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Last reviewed: March 2016

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