If you’re reading this you’re obviously breathing, but are you doing it right? From the moment we’re born we just do it, we take breathing for granted until someone or something takes our breath away.

Smog season tests the lungs every single day. Fine particles hang in the air and quietly irritate airways. Many people focus ...

From the moment you came into this world, you’ve been breathing. And chances are pretty good that, in all that time, you haven’t given the matter much thought. Our brains are clearly competent at ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

Heart rate tracking is a common feature of today’s wearables, but it’s no more accurate than when it’s done with a chest strap. But what if there’s a better way to measure your performance? SweetzPot ...

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 ...

You’ve most likely heard of the rib cage. Everyone has one, but what does the rib cage do, exactly? The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the ...

Chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack or other cardiac condition, but it can also be a symptom of problems related to: respiration digestion bones and muscles other aspects of physical and mental ...

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 ...