Breathing Science Research

Unpacking Acute Altitude Adaptation: How the Brain and Lungs Adjust to Thin Air Rapid ascent to high altitude presents a physiological puzzle

Breathing for Pain: How Body Awareness Reshapes the Chronic Pain Experience For millions living with chronic pain, the relationship with their own body …

**The Heartbeat-Breath Connection: A New Window Into Relaxation and Stress** — Key Takeaways A new metric called Heartbeat-Breath Coherence (HBC) can …

Introduction A systematic review in Cureus finds that Isha Yoga practices, which integrate breathwork, physical postures, and meditation, lead to modera…

An Orthodontic Appliance Reduces Pediatric Sleep Apnea Severity by More Than 6 Events Per Hour Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not only an adult disord…

A new study from the University of Melbourne reveals a specific breathing-related trait in young adults with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which could explain their future risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Key Takeaways Young adults with PTSD symptoms did not show higher rates of sleep apnea than peers without PTSD in this…

Cyclic Sighing: The Stress-Relief Breath Pattern Backed by New Evidence A study published this year in *Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise* shows t…

Breathing exercises have moved from wellness circles into sports science laboratories

How Your Breath Can Induce a Psychedelic State of Consciousness A 2025 study in Communications Psychology provides a clear physiological answer to a lon…

How Neuroinflammation Triggers Panic and Hyperventilation Inhaling carbon dioxide can provoke panic attacks in susceptible individuals