A program at Allegheny Health Network is working to help patients breathe easier through music: patients spend 10-12 weeks learning to play the harmonica because playing it can help increase lung ...

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study ...

Lung capacity generally peaks in your mid-20s, but the rate at which it declines depends entirely on your daily habits.

Finding time to work out can feel impossible for many people, especially with packed schedules and long days. But new research suggests that you may not need hours at the gym to improve your health.

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

Getting enough exercise is an essential part of keeping healthy and active, particularly as you get older, but many people struggle to fit exercise into their daily routines. Now, researchers have ...

The human respiratory system possesses remarkable healing abilities, even after years of tobacco exposure. While the damage from smoking can feel overwhelming, the body begins repairing itself within ...

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Struggling with long COVID symptoms? New research confirms that pulmonary rehabilitation can restore lung function, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life—especially with targeted exercises over ...

When you are getting chemotherapy, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. Now, new research suggests it should be the first. Exercising during chemotherapy is safe, improves long-term cardiac ...

As pollution tightens its grip on urban life, holistic practices like pranayama, steam therapy and herbal lung tonics are ...