Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing exercise performance by targeting the muscles involved in breathing. By increasing respiratory strength and endurance, ...

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Despite the myriad known benefits of exercise, many middle-aged and older adults struggle to meet physical activity recommendations. New research finds potential for high-resistance inspiratory muscle ...

This study suggests that the diaphragm may fare differently from other muscles in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). People with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may benefit from respiratory training, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: As a 72-year-old man with mildly elevated blood pressure (averaging 135/77), I’m very interested in lowering my blood pressure without resorting to medications. My research reveals ...

We’ve all been there. Stressed out, tired, or struggling to catch our breath during a new fitness class. So, what if we told ...

In a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, a team of researchers compile data from several trials where participants used a resistance breath training machine. Over the span of six ...

Dear Dr. Roach: As a 72-year-old man with mildly elevated blood pressure (averaging 135/77), I’m very interested in lowering my blood pressure without resorting to medications. My research reveals ...

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Q: Do people really have to keep being worried about COVID-19 after they are boosted or have had COVID-19 already? — John Y., Akron, Ohio A: I never want to advocate worry — that’s harmful to your ...