Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that makes full use of your lung capacity. Diaphragmatic breathing benefits include reduced stress, improved sleep, and lowered heart rate. You should practice ...

The diaphragm is a large muscle that sits below the lungs and helps the lungs expand and contract. Diaphragmatic breathing is a deep breathing exercise that fully engages the diaphragm and increases ...

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 ...

It's hard not to be stuck in a state of anxiety during the novel coronavirus pandemic. It can feel like fear and uncertainty is everywhere and that can be overwhelming. Not all is lost, though. There ...

This post was written with contributions from Margaret Heaton-Ashby, LMFT, and Kelsey Tunney, DPT. When you think about your health and specifically any dysfunction in your body, you probably don’t ...

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 ...

The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...

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 ...