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 ...

Breathing exercises are a powerful tool for reducing anxiety and calming the mind. When you feel stress building up, your ...

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In the fast-paced world we live in, stress and anger often seem like unavoidable parts of daily life. These emotions can arise from various situations—traffic jams, workplace conflicts, or even ...

Breathing seems simple. After all, everyone is constantly breathing to stay alive. However, taking the time to breathe a little better can offer surprising health benefits, like easing stress and ...

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 ...

Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive election season to the mix and there's extra anxiety at every step. All that tension can take a toll on your health. "Stress is a major issue ...

Your breath is your anchor when anxiety strikes. In fact, research supports that controlled breathing can regulate your nervous system, decrease your breathing and heart rates, and improve focus. Here ...

Stretching and breathing go hand in hand. In fact, instead of timing each stretch, hold it for 2-3 breath cycles. Since breathing is the first and last thing we do on this Earth, it makes sense to be ...

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 ...

That familiar tightness in your chest. The wheeze that seems to announce itself at the most inconvenient moments. The inhaler you clutch like a lifeline. Living with asthma can feel like your lungs ...

As a personal trainer and weight-loss coach, I am constantly answering health and fitness questions from my clients, on social media and in our Start TODAY Facebook group. In this column, I address ...