However, the structural and functional properties of the lung and airways do not change in response to repetitive physical activity and, in elite athletes, the pulmonary system may become a limiting ...

Aim To determine the influence of inspiratory muscle exercise (IME) as a respiratory muscle warm-up in a randomised controlled cross-over trial. Methods A total of 15 elite swimmers were assigned to ...

Delhi Air Pollution: With every breath we inhale, the toxic pollutants invade our bodies. The blanket of pollution is causing breathing issues for many. There is a spike in cases of eye infection ...

Breathing exercises are a simple way to reduce stress and promote calmness. By practicing simple breathing techniques, you can calm your mind and improve focus. Place one hand on your chest and ...

breathing. These exercises promote better oxygen exchange and can reduce breathlessness during physical activity. Practice deep breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes daily to strengthen your lungs.

High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time that ...

IN THIS year’s European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress, a session focused on the current challenges related to the impact ...

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as ...

The method involves breathing exercises and cold exposure in the form of ice baths or very cold showers. Hof views his method as a meditative approach to improving health and well-being.

They can show you the signs to watch out for in case you need emergency help. Breathing exercises are unlikely to help in such a case — they’re more likely to help if dysfunctional breathing ...

An exercise known as baduanjin, a form of Taoist qigong that combines a set of eight traditional Chinese fitness movements with meditation and breathing, has been taught on weekends by priests for ...