A simple breathing technique can improve your cortisol levels, boost your resilience, and even help your gut microbiome.

We inhale and exhale all day, every day, without thinking about it—but when we cultivate awareness of our breath, something ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MDKey TakeawaysBack pain when breathing can be caused by something serious like a ...

Difficulty breathing is a symptom of many conditions, including colds and flu, anxiety, asthma, COPD, emphysema, heart attacks, and more. Physical exertion and obstructions are also possible causes.

If you’ve ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you’ve probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Especially if you’re ...

Take short, forceful inhales and exhale through your nose at a steady rhythm. Aim for 20 to 30 breaths in quick succession ...

Accessory muscle breathing means using muscles other than those typically used for breathing to take in and expel air. One example is the subclavius — between the collarbone and the top rib — which ...

It's breathing. The chest rises and falls rhythmically, hypnotically. We guess it's the chest. Nobody's marketed a sleep robot before, and we're not even sure it's a robot. It looks like a pillowy ...

Newborns often make unusual noises while breathing. Most of them are no cause for concern. But being aware of your baby’s typical breathing pattern can help you identify any concerns early. Share on ...

Dr. Ouchi practices emergency medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. “Put my dad on the breathing machine,” Ms. D. told me earlier this year, as tears ran down her cheeks in the emergency ...