Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique designed to make full use of your lungs, which can ease stress, improve sleep, and ...

The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...

Hiccups occur when your diaphragm contracts in a spastic, involuntary manner. You can get rid of hiccups by stopping the spasms.

How you breathe during strength training directly affects muscle engagement, core stability and power output. Dana Santas explains in the last of this five-part series.

It’s a frustration we all know well: Your legs want to keep going, but your breathing can’t seem to keep up. You try to take a deep inhale, but you only manage a short gasp. You don’t want to slow ...