Breathing
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5 breathing techniques that can instantly calm your mind and improve focus
Lifestyle | Mar 17, 2026, 01:41 PM ISTBreathing correctly can play a powerful role in reducing stress and improving focus. This expert-led piece explains how controlled breathing impacts the nervous system and shares five simple techniques, from diaphragmatic to 4-7-8 breathing, that can help calm the mind.
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Think you are breathing correctly? Physiotherapist reveals five techniques that help reduce stress
Health | Mar 13, 2026, 03:07 PM ISTWe breathe nearly 20,000 times a day, yet many people do it incorrectly. Ms Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist at Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore, explains how breathing patterns affect stress and health, and shares five simple techniques that can calm the nervous system.
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Yoga With Swami Ramdev: What can you do to keep your heart healthy and reduce heart disease by 20%?
Yoga | Feb 19, 2026, 09:15 AM ISTWhich one habit will increase your heart's lifespan by 5 minutes a day? One routine change will reduce heart disease by 20%. Five things you should keep in mind daily at home and office to help curb obesity without medication. Just 10 minutes will burn as many calories as an hour's walk.
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The 1-minute lung health check everyone should try once a day
Health | Nov 19, 2025, 09:43 AM ISTLung issues are rising, and doctors say a quick 1-minute breathing check can reveal early signs of irritation or tightness long before symptoms show up. It’s a small daily habit with big benefits.
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Seasonal changes in India's air quality are worsening asthma and rhinitis, know from expert
Health | Jul 02, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTIs breathing getting tough? Seasonal air quality changes in India are exacerbating asthma and rhinitis. Get expert insights on managing symptoms and staying healthy.
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Yoga With Swami Ramdev: How fatal are seasonal allergies during the rainy season?
Yoga | Jun 29, 2025, 09:41 AM ISTWhen raindrops fall on the ground like this, we are reminded of the carefree days of childhood, where a wet face was a story and feet covered in mud were a canvas, which gave a feeling of freedom. After seeing these pictures, you must have remembered the most beautiful moments of your life.
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5 easy breathing exercises for anxiety that can help calm your mind
Lifestyle | May 26, 2025, 12:11 PM ISTIt is important to manage the symptoms of anxiety, and there are several ways to do so. Breathing exercises can be extremely beneficial in managing anxiety symptoms and calming the mind. Here are some easy breathing exercises that can be beneficial for your anxiety.
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Want to increase concentration? Practice these 5 exercises in the morning to get relief from stress
Lifestyle | Feb 27, 2025, 10:54 AM ISTDoes your mind wander here and there now and then? Do you find it difficult to focus on a single task? If yes, then your concentration power may be weak. Therefore, we are going to tell you 5 such breathing exercises that can help improve concentration.
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Suffering from sleep apnea? Study reveals this food can resolve breathing issues while sleeping
Health | Jan 15, 2025, 11:22 PM ISTSay goodbye to sleepless nights! A new study reveals a surprising food that can help resolve breathing issues associated with sleep apnea. Know the simple solution to a restful night's sleep!
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Mohanlal, Malayalam actor, hospitalised following breathing issues | Deets inside
Celebrities | Aug 18, 2024, 03:58 PM ISTSouth film industry's popular film writer and columnist Sreedhar Pillai confirmed the news of Mohanlal being admitted to the hospital through a post on his X account. Check out the actor's medical bulletin below.
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What is box breathing? Know its effectiveness and major benefits
Health | Mar 19, 2024, 01:28 PM ISTBox breathing, a simple yogic technique, combats stress & promotes well-being. Learn how this 4-second breath cycle can improve focus, sleep, and more.
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Mindful Breathing to Gratitude Meditation: 5 morning meditation practices to beat stress
Lifestyle | Mar 11, 2024, 07:31 AM ISTDiscover five powerful morning meditation techniques to effectively combat stress and start your day with calmness and clarity. Learn how to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace through simple yet transformative practices.
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Alternate Nostril Breathing to Pursed Lip Breathing: 5 respiratory health exercises for late winter
Lifestyle | Feb 18, 2024, 08:30 AM ISTEnhance your respiratory health in late winter with 5 exercises. Improve lung function, combat congestion, and breathe easier through these last days of the cold season.
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Prenatal care, positive self-talk to Breathing exercises: Protecting mental health while pregnant
Health | May 06, 2023, 11:21 AM ISTWhile there is a probability of adverse mental health concerns in mothers during pregnancy, it is of chief importance that these symptoms can be managed.
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Asthma Guide: Easy care for breathing problems and allergens to beat this Summer heat
Health | Mar 30, 2022, 03:01 PM ISTSummer days have started already, so does the heat and humidity. These scorching sunny days create a lot of trouble for people who suffer from Asthma. As one needs to take care of themselves to prevent allergens and asthmatic attacks. Here is the guide which will help you overcome the issues.
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5 breathing exercises to strengthen your respiratory system
Health | May 10, 2021, 05:51 PM ISTBreathing exercises are a great way to develop the lungs as they improve lung muscles, clear out any secretion and increase the capacity by supplying an adequate amount of oxygen.
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Covid: Do these 5 breathing exercises daily to make lungs strong
Health | May 05, 2021, 08:20 AM ISTBetween 60 and 65 percent of the patients are suffering from difficulty in breathing due to the new strain of Coronavirus. People are suffering from breathlessness and there are long queues for oxygen in hospitals. While the health and medical experts are trying their best to handle the situation, you can also help them by making your lungs strong. It has become very important to build good immunity and to strengthen your lungs at this time.
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Asthmatic and travelling to mountains? 5 things you MUST know
Travel | May 30, 2018, 12:27 PM ISTMountains are always a bliss, but if you are suffering from breathing problems, you have to take really good care.
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New disposable wearable patches to detect sleep apnoea
Lifestyle | Jun 04, 2017, 04:56 PM ISTDon’t worry. This new disposable diagnostic patch can effectively detect obstructive sleep apnoea of all severity levels and it might also help you to get a good night’s sleep.
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Former US President George H. W. Bush hospitalised for ‘shortness of breath’
World | Jan 18, 2017, 06:54 PM ISTFormer US President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalised in Houston since the weekend after experiencing "shortness of breath", his office confirmed early Wednesday. The 41st president was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital on Saturday,