Breathlessness is a phenomenon that all people encounter sooner or later. In India, it has been that way for a while now, and even people without any respiratory illnesses are catching it more and ...

"Take a deep breath" — it's advice you've probably both given and received. Slowing down and focusing on your breathing allows you to center yourself and reassess things; it helps you think more ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

It's that time of the year when stress and anxiety levels tend to rise. It's important to find effective ways to manage these pressures. One technique that is gaining recognition for its simplicity ...

Breathing is a core element of yoga practice. Yogic breathing, or pranayama, refers to conscious and controlled breathing that matches the rhythm of yoga postures. There are also breathing exercises ...

Most people rarely think about how they breathe unless experiencing respiratory distress. Yet emerging research suggests that the pathway through which we inhale and exhale – nose versus mouth – ...