‘At least I didn’t faint or vomit’ … Daoust tests his V02 max at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre.Photograph: Gary Calton/The Guardian Lungs are amazing. There they sit ...

lungThe respiratory system represents one of the body’s most remarkable yet often overlooked systems, automatically adjusting to our needs whether we’re sleeping, walking, or exercising intensely.

When it comes to a decrease in lung capacity, a number of factors come into play. A universal one is age. While lung development concludes at about age 8, our lungs increase in size and capacity as we ...

Boosting lung health during extreme pollution is not about forcing more air in; it is about learning to release better ...

Yoga expert explains how pranayama breathing techniques strengthen lungs, improve respiratory health, and help you breathe ...

A new study from Brazil has found that damage to the lungs in younger adults isn’t just caused by smoking. Obesity and ...

Q: I recently started going to a yoga class at our community center. We were doing deep breathing, and it felt like my lungs weren't filling up as much as they used to. Do your lungs get less elastic ...