I will never forget the first time I went out for a run with a mask on. I made it less than a mile before I was out of breath and I had to turn around to walk home. It was clear that my lung capacity ...

With our present lifestyle approach, where a majority of us live at a fast rate, we end up forgetting one of the simplest yet most influential aids to good health- our breath. The lungs are important ...

While there is no general consensus on this, the Ohio State University estimates the safe limit for holding your breath at 1 ...

The remarkable organs that bring oxygen to every cell in your body deserve special attention. Your lungs process approximately 11,000 liters of air daily, filtering contaminants and delivering ...

‘At least I didn’t faint or vomit’ … Daoust tests his V02 max at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre.Photograph: Gary Calton/The Guardian Lungs are amazing. There they sit ...

Breathing comes naturally and easily when our lungs are healthy. However, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing are among the symptoms of COVID-19 that can linger for some patients after ...

Breathing exercises can help ease anxiety, regulate your nervous system and promote relaxation and calm, so why do so many of us avoid breathwork, then? I recently added three simple breathing ...

One of the most calming breathing techniques, Anuloma Viloma involves breathing alternately through each nostril. This ...

Trekking is an aerobic activity that increases heart rate and breathing rate, which can improve lung capacity over time. The ...

Recognizing Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath can be a typical response during intense physical activities like running ...