Running is among the most popular sporting hobbies and often chosen specifically for
intrinsic psychological benefits. However, up to 40% of runners may experience exercise …

The vagus or “wandering” nerve is the main branch of the parasympathetic nervous system
(PNS), innervating most internal organs crucial for health. Activity of the vagus nerve can be …

Breathing, although unconscious and often overlooked, is a central aspect of our whole
being and one of our most vital functions. This review paper aims at investigating the …

The purpose of the current review study is to shed light on the relationship between
respiration and attention. Specifically, we examined whether and how respiration can …

Respiratory function has become a global health priority. Not only is chronic respiratory
disease a leading cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality, but the COVID-19 pandemic …

Hypertension is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and daily deep breathing
exercise (DBE) is a promising intervention to reduce blood pressure and stress in adults …

Introduction Slow breathing techniques are commonly used to reduce stress. While it is
believed by mind-body practitioners that extending the exhale time relative to inhale …

Background Post-exertional malaise (PEM), the hallmark symptom of myalgic
encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), represents a constellation of …

Prolonged periods of sitting at work can increase trunk muscle fatigue from the continuous
contraction of deep trunk muscles. Insufficient activity of these muscles can decrease …

Purpose To examine the effect of diaphragmatic breathing (DB) on nausea, vomiting, and
functional status among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Indonesia …