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 ...

Yoga and pranayama offer powerful techniques for bolstering respiratory health and mitigating asthma and bronchitis flare-ups. These practices strengthen lungs, enhance breathing capacity, and promote ...

Breathing exercises may sound simple, but are powerful tools for improving both your physical and mental well-being. Research shows that these techniques can reduce stress, improve lung capacity, and ...

‘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 ...

Q: I recently started going to a yoga class at our community center. We were doing deep breathing, and it felt like my lungs weren't filling up as much as they used to. Do your lungs get less elastic ...

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Implementing a home-based exercise program alongside management strategies did not improve patients’ self-reported physical function after lung cancer surgery but did enhance exercise capacity, health ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to respiratory wellness. Many people are increasingly seeking natural supplements that can ...

Dear Doctors: I recently started going to a yoga class at our community center. We were doing deep breathing, and it felt like my lungs weren’t filling up as much as they used to. Do your lungs get ...