Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that makes full use of your lung capacity. Diaphragmatic breathing benefits include reduced stress, improved sleep, and lowered heart rate. You should practice ...

This post is in response to A Vagus Nerve Survival Guide to Combat Fight-or-Flight Urges By Christopher Bergland Medically accurate illustration of the vagus nerve. Source: Sebastian ...

KUTV — Studies have shown that performing diaphragm (which resides in the lower rib cage) exercises may have a positive effect on reflux symptoms by helping bolster support for the lower esophagus.

Lung exercises can increase lung capacity and help people control their breathing. They are helpful for people with lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When a person breathes, ...

Somatic exercises focus on awareness or perception of physical movements and tap into the mind-body connection to help improve mental health and relieve physical tension. Many of us have felt that ...

Studies have shown that pregnant women derive plenty of health benefits from engaging in regular moderate to vigorous exercise. But there has been some concern about whether mom’s fitness might be ...

In this week's Moves in Medicine, Temple Health doctors look at an uncommon, but very serious condition call diaphragm paralysis. It can easily be repaired, if it is diagnosed in the first place.

Your diaphragm is a thin muscle that separates your chest and abdomen. When you inhale, your diaphragm tightens and expands your chest cavity. A paralyzed diaphragm doesn’t tighten as it should when ...