Persistent exhaustion is often blamed on stress, workload, or poor sleep, but a growing body of research points to something ...

Dr. Simon Rego answers the question: 'How Might Stress Affect Breathing?' — -- Question: How might stress affect my breathing? What is so-called 'hyperventilation'? Answer: Hyperventilation is ...

Researchers have uncovered a hidden breathing issue that may be worsening symptoms in people with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Dysfunctional breathing (DB) and hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) are conditions marked by abnormal respiratory patterns that occur in the absence of overt organic lung pathology. These disorders often ...

Anxiety is a normal emotional reaction to stress, but when it reaches overwhelming levels, it can cause physical symptoms that feel threatening, and one among them is hyperventilation.

My Pilates instructor is a fan of telling my group fitness class, “Breathe or you’ll die.” Sure, it sounds obvious: You need oxygen to survive. Breathing is 100 percent in your best interest. But, ...

A recent study published in Frontiers in Medicine has shown that most people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome may also suffer from abnormal breathing patterns. The study included 57 people who ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog—and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise, a phenomenon called post-exertional malaise. Subscribe ...

Anxiety is stressful. In many cases, the stressful nature of anxiety can actually make the anxiety itself worse, resulting in a negative feedback loop. This is especially true for people who ...

Imagine yourself exercising: running, hiking, dancing, lifting weights – whatever you like to do. Picture yourself pushing to a maximum intensity. Now, ask yourself: Are you breathing out of your nose ...