Intensive breathwork reduces brain blood flow and alters neural communication
Intensive breathing exercises can reduce blood flow to the brain by up to 45% and alter communication between…
New study links human reaction times to breathing cycles
Imagine swimmers on starting blocks poised to dive at the sound of the starting horn or the driver…
Core muscle activity rapidly regulates blood flow in the brain
Engaging core muscles – through movement, exercise, or even coughing – may be a key regulator of blood…
Mindfulness and tai chi practices help cancer survivors manage symptoms
The cancer journey for many patients doesn’t end after treatment. Many live with long-term side effects that affect…
Genetic COPD risk emerges early with higher air pollution
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious, incurable lung disease that is common in older people. However,…
Immigrants face longer ICU stays after stroke in Canada
Among people who have a stroke in Canada, immigrants were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at…
Specialized blood vessel cells found to actively drive lung fibrosis
Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing…
Controlled breathing shows promise for reducing substance use cravings
Controlled breathing interventions can reduce cravings in people who use substances, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, according…
Singing therapy provides effective relief for supragastric belching patients
A new randomized clinical trial suggests that singing therapy may provide a more effective and engaging treatment option than standard…
Air pollution mixtures linked to higher early preterm birth risk
Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demands on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course…
Discovery of lung protein offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease where scar tissue grows in the lungs, making breathing more difficult. Approximately 2,170 Australians are diagnosed annually with…
Newborn breathing collapse risk highest in first 24 hours
Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC) occurs when an apparently healthy newborn suddenly stops breathing and collapses during the…