We inhale and exhale all day, every day, without thinking about it—but when we cultivate awareness of our breath, something ...

Breathing seems simple. After all, everyone is constantly breathing to stay alive. However, taking the time to breathe a little better can offer surprising health benefits, like easing stress and ...

Scrolling social media, amid frantic election-related posts and news of escalating COVID-19 cases, you may have come across a friend reminding everyone to just breathe. In Greater Good’s advice for ...

There are many reasons why breathing through your nose is much better for your health than breathing through your mouth.

You may have heard the adage when you were stressed, “Just take a breath.” Well, maybe there’s something to it. The power of taking three (or more) long, deep breaths may be the ticket to peace in ...

Frustrated, angry, anxious, or discouraged athletes frequently hear that from coaches, teammates, parents, and others. Those uninvolved in sports have likely received that advice from parents, ...

“Hyperpnea” is the term for breathing in more air than you normally do. It’s your body’s response to needing more oxygen. Keep reading to learn about the mechanism and causes of hyperpnea, and how it ...

Accessory muscle breathing means using muscles other than those typically used for breathing to take in and expel air. One example is the subclavius — between the collarbone and the top rib — which ...

A newborn’s respiratory rate should always fall within a healthy range, typically 40–60 breaths per minute. They typically breathe faster than adults and older children and may breathe slower when ...