Although the underlying causes of essential hypertension and ISH are probably different, we recently published a study on the effects of slow breathing training on resting blood pressure in ...

Strength training isn’t just for biceps. It may also provide support for the muscles that help us breathe to reduce blood pressure. A daily dose for six weeks of high-resistance inspiratory muscle ...

It's well known that weightlifting can strengthen our biceps and quads. Now, there's accumulating evidence that strengthening the muscles we use to breathe is beneficial too. New research shows that a ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to build muscle and stay healthy. But new research examines how training your breathing muscles can help lower your chances of high blood pressure.

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study ...

Breath is vital to life. Knowing how to control and manage breath is vital to yoga (and other physical exertions) and, as we are increasingly learning, an important discipline to manage stress and ...