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 ...

Breathing is, well, as easy as taking a breath – it’s a simple, unconscious act that keeps you alive, whether you’re taking it easy on the sofa or running 10K at an all-out effort. The average person ...

When you're stressed or in a state of panic, your heart races, stomach growls, shoulders slowly roll up toward your ears, your jaw tightens, and the breath you take feels lodged high in your chest.

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It can happen without warning: a persistent pressure in your chest, an inability to catch your breath while walking up a flight of stairs, or a bad cough that won't go away. When people feel this ...