Researchers say sighing works better than inhaling deeply because all deep breathing activates part of the nervous system in charge of how the body rests. Good morning. I'm Sacha Pfeiffer. When we ...

Manchester scientists have developed a new type of wearable sensor that can precisely track your breath, even the slightest changes in the exhaling and inhaling processes. This innovation, described ...

Slow breathing with a prolonged exhale made people more willing to take risks by changing heart activity and increasing the brain’s sensitivity to rewards. The findings suggest that something as ...

A new study published in the journal Neuron provides evidence that controlling our breathing rhythm can actively shape how we make choices involving risk. The findings indicate that exhaling for ...

If you've ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you've probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Especially if you're ...

Two years ago, I published a nine-part series, "The Vagus Nerve Survival Guide to Combat Fight-or-Flight Urges." The genesis came from an "Aha!" moment when I noticed a pattern of diverse scientific ...