James Nestor is the author of the book "Breath: the New Science of a Lost Art." He's written for many publications including The New York Times, National Public Radio, and Scientific American. For the ...

Have you ever tried to “just take a deep breath” and found that it does absolutely nothing for you? Deep diaphragmatic breathing is truly one of the easiest, most effective ways to reduce the impact ...

If you’ve had to stop and catch your breath right in the middle of what otherwise would have been a badass rendition of Rue’s exploration of depression on “Euphoria” or Sally’s rapid-fire ...

Frustrated, angry, anxious, or discouraged athletes frequently hear that from coaches, teammates, parents, and others. Those uninvolved in sports have likely received that advice from parents, ...

Breathing is, well, as easy as taking a breath – it’s a simple, unconscious act that keeps you alive, whether you’re taking it easy on the sofa or running 10K at an all-out effort. The average person ...

It’s not often that we think about our breath – inhaling and exhaling happens involuntarily, after all. But paying attention to your breathing could unlock better performance. ‘Running is an endurance ...

The best breathing exercises include deep breathing, pursed-lip breathing, and the 4-7-8 method. Benefits of breathing exercises include improved focus, reduced anxiety, and better sleep. Practice ...

Most people think breathing during exercise is automatic and doesn’t require much thought beyond trying not to gasp for air. But the way you breathe during workouts has a massive impact on your ...