DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is breathing from your belly beneficial? If so, can you explain why and how to do it? ANSWER: From the day you're born, you know how to breathe correctly. That means letting the ...

Just breathe. Sound familiar? These two words are ubiquitous. Whether trying to decrease stress, anxiety, and muscle tension or increase our focus and centeredness, we are frequently encouraged to ...

Forty percent of Americans suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, such as nausea, fecal incontinence, and IBS. Lateara White knows the feeling. She spent a whole year throwing up every single night.

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"Take a deep breath" — it's advice you've probably both given and received. Slowing down and focusing on your breathing allows you to center yourself and reassess things; it helps you think more ...

Some influencers claim that breathing techniques can give your workout a boost. Here’s what works — and what doesn’t. By Hilary Achauer Of all the things to worry about when working out — what ...

Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive election season to the mix and there's extra anxiety at every step. All that tension can take a toll on your health. "Stress is a major issue ...

Breathing techniques can help improve your running performance and reduce your risk of side stitches—muscle spasms in your diaphragm (the dome-shaped muscle at the bottom of your lungs). Practice ...

Do you find that you struggle to fall asleep at night because your mind is racing? Then you might be suffering from stress and overthinking. But don’t lose hope – there are some simple breathing ...