We all know that cardiovascular exercise can help lower blood pressure, but did you know that breathing exercises can offer the same benefits? A study from the Journal of American Heart Association found that a strategic five-minute breathing exercise is as effective as … [Read more...] about Research shows breathing exercise can do wonders for your blood pressure
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Why is parasympathetic breathing so calming and how do I do it?
Do you find your mind racing when you feel overwhelmed or stressed out? A simple exhale-focused breathing exercise can help you soothe your nervous system, calm your body, and still your mind. Why is this type of breathing so calming? In times of stress, your sympathetic … [Read more...] about Why is parasympathetic breathing so calming and how do I do it?
Yoga and breathing exercises help kids with ADHD stay focused
While prescription medications are often the go-to solution for treating ADHD symptoms in children, a recent study from scientists in Russia shows that yoga and deep breathing exercises may just do the trick too. As part of the research, psychologists at Ural Federal University … [Read more...] about Yoga and breathing exercises help kids with ADHD stay focused
Calm your election stress with this simple breathing exercise
If the elections have you feeling anxious, we have a simple yet powerful way to feel calmer: intentional breathing. Most of us don’t pay much attention to how we breathe, because it happens automatically, but the fact of the matter is that we should be more mindful of how we … [Read more...] about Calm your election stress with this simple breathing exercise
Breath test detects 80 percent of cancer cases in first trials
Scientists in Australia have developed a special breath test that can quickly detect head and neck cancers with a high degree of accuracy. Around the world, head and neck cancers account for six percent of all cancers and kill around 300,000 people. Treatments can be effective, … [Read more...] about Breath test detects 80 percent of cancer cases in first trials