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Older male in helmet biking on forest trails
January 17, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

What Does ‘Moderate-Intensity Exercise’ Mean Anyway?

… re at rest. This means these physical activities make your heart beat a little faster and your breathing a bit harder. It’s like a level of exercise that feels somewhat challenging, but you’re …

The Mullein flower.
December 19, 2022/Lung

How Mullein Benefits Your Lungs

… beneficial properties. Native Americans and colonists used it for various medicinal purposes, from helping with coughs and breathing to healing wounds.They used to:Smoke the leaves.Make a cough syrup out of boiled roots …

Face mask bracket
October 6, 2020/Infectious Disease

Do Face Mask Brackets Work — And Are They Safe?

… made of plastic or silicone. Mask bracket companies claim they make face masks more comfortable by:Making breathing easier.Allowing you to speak more clearly and easily.Saving your lipstick and foundation from smudging and …

man shoveling snow
December 1, 2021/Heart Health

Can Shoveling Snow Be Dangerous to Your Heart?

… Symptoms of a heart attack after shoveling snowDr. Laffin says any significant onset of chest pain, trouble breathing or pain that radiates down the arm or into the neck are hallmark signs of a potential …

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People use various exercise equipment to work out at the gym
June 6, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Is It Better To Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights?

… a basic level:Cardio is an extended activity that elevates your heart rate and often leaves you breathing heavier.Strength training features short bursts of energy that activate (and test) muscles, typically using some form …

3 Tips to Help You Overcome Anxiety in a Traffic Jam
December 16, 2016/Mental Health

3 Tips to Help You Overcome Anxiety in a Traffic Jam

… you’re sitting in traffic. But your body’s worked up — your heart’s pounding and your breathing is rapid and shallow, as if something bad is going to happen,” Dr. Rock says.The perception …

kid at bedroom desk stressing over a test while studying
December 14, 2023/Children's Health

How To Help Your Child Overcome Test Anxiety

… t be nervous when they pick up that pencil. The solution? Talk to your child about using breathing techniques to destress.High stress and anxiety often trigger shallow breathing and breath-holding. This robs the …

Person jumping rope for cardio exercise
May 9, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

The (Many) Benefits of a Cardio Workout

… your heart rate for an extended period of time.A good cardiovascular workout will have you consistently breathing faster than you would while resting. The result: More oxygen in your blood for your heart to …

tiger lurking in the jungle
April 20, 2023/Wellness

Your Vagus Nerve May Be Key To Fighting Anxiety and Stress

Maybe you turn to carbs and bad reality TV when you’re stressed. Or maybe your go-to is to rack up your credit card in the name of retail therapy. Or maybe you go …

woman listening to music practicing mindfulness
June 24, 2021/Wellness

How to Practice Mindfulness to Improve Your Well-Being

Daily meditation is a powerful tool for managing your stress and enhancing your health. But bringing present-moment awareness to all your daily activities is important.Wellness expert Melissa C. Young, MD, shares simple but …

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