There are four key areas worth targeting to improve overall running economy: spinal extension, scapular retraction, diaphragmatic breathing and hip flexion and extension. Training these systems can ...

Hiccups, scientifically known as singultus, are involuntary diaphragm contractions often triggered by eating or drinking.

Abstract: An important aspect of mechanical ventilation is the recognition and quantification of spontaneous respiratory effort. However, a measurement of flows and ...

Federal prison workers are left reeling from a recent decision by Bureau of Prisons Director William Marshall III to terminate all union contracts. “For too long, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has ...

Your lungs start burning after 30 seconds underwater. Most people tap out before hitting two minutes. Yet Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić just held his breath for 29 minutes and 3 seconds on June ...

Introduction Respiratory dysfunction is a notable complication in stroke patients, in which the diaphragm, as the primary respiratory muscle, directly influences lung function. Repetitive peripheral ...

At the beginning of 2025, the U.S. economy faltered, experiencing its first contraction in three years. Faster-than-expected price increases and a dramatic increase in imports caused GDP to fall into ...

The simple act of laughing heartily might offer more powerful benefits for your lungs than many specialized breathing techniques. While deliberate respiratory exercises certainly have their place, ...

Diaphragm function has been largely evaluated in COPD patients. It has been demonstrated that inspiratory muscle weakness is related to dyspnea. 5-7 In addition to being related to EI and increased ...

While hiccups are typically short-lived, they can also be painful, loud and disruptive—especially if they last hours (or more!). But what causes hiccups, and how can you get rid of them? Here, doctors ...