We breathe to sustain life but, aside from its most essential role, breathing supports the health of your body and mind in many other ways. More specifically, your breathing rate and patterns help ...

Most of the time, people breathe automatically, without conscious thought. But the rate and depth of breathing is actually regulated by a complex system in the brainstem that processes information ...

The parts of your brain that control breathing are intimately related to the parts that control the stress response. Controlled, deep, even breathing facilitates relaxation. Rapid, shallow, irregular ...

Just like fingerprints, your breathing patterns may be a unique identifying feature. Scientists have found they can identify people with 96.8% accuracy using only their breathing patterns. And it's ...

Most people think breathing during exercise is automatic and doesn’t require much thought beyond trying not to gasp for air. But the way you breathe during workouts has a massive impact on your ...

Breathing seems simple. After all, everyone is constantly breathing to stay alive. However, taking the time to breathe a little better can offer surprising health benefits, like easing stress and ...

Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals. She is a nutrition, mental health, fitness and sleep science enthusiast. Her passion for mindful and holistic ...