Training the breathing muscles (primarily the diaphragm which plays a vital role in breathing) could have longer lasting benefits than previously thought. The strength gains to the muscles from five ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some athletes may be able to boost their performance by working out the muscles that control breathing, a small study suggests. The study, of 27 college soccer players, ...

(CNN) — During workouts, do you think about your breathing — or does it just happen in the background? Most people understand the importance of proper exercise form, yet they often overlook the ...

Most people think breathing during exercise is automatic and doesn’t require much thought beyond trying not to gasp for air. But the way you breathe during workouts has a massive impact on your ...

For those pursuing active lifestyles, cardiovascular fitness typically dominates the conversation. Yet the specific health and function of the lungs themselves often receive less attention, despite ...

Ventilators are usually used when a patient's lungs or breathing muscles are unable to function properly, such as during severe lung disease, major surgery, or a serious infection. When is ventilator ...