Place one hand on your belly and one on your chest. Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, letting your belly rise. Exhale ...

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 ...

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 ...

Good posture is key to effective breathing. Slouching compresses the lungs and restricts airflow. To maintain good posture ...

Listen to an interview about the research on The Scope Radio. (Salt Lake City) – Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is not as well known as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis, but like them it ...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is not as well known as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis, but like them it is a life-threatening birth defect, and is just as common. Occurring in one in ...

It’s a frustration we all know well: Your legs want to keep going, but your breathing can’t seem to keep up. You try to take a deep inhale, but you only manage a short gasp. You don’t want to slow ...

Anxiety can sneak into our lives at the most unexpected moments, leaving us feeling restless, tense, or overwhelmed. Whether it’s work-related stress, personal matters, or even just the fast-paced ...

Someone with COVID-19 might expect to experience fatigue, cold and flu symptoms, and loss of taste and smell — but a paralyzed diaphragm would likely not be on the radar. It was certainly a surprise ...

You can perform certain exercises or yoga asanas to ease breathing and clear airways. Read on to know about some yoga asanas ...