After a marathon, many runners show higher levels of a substance called troponin in their blood. Troponin is released when ...

A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years, that strain has raised an uncomfortable question: does running 26 ...

Headstands (or Sirsasana), an inverted yoga pose, offer numerous benefits including strengthening the upper body, improving ...

WHEN little Atlas was just six weeks old, he developed what his mum and dad assumed was a cold. The youngster was sniffly and ...

When air quality stays poor for days, the lungs don’t get a break. Even without obvious symptoms, polluted air irritates airways, thickens mucus, and quietly increases inflammation. The body does try ...

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

We present a case of a female in her late 40s with a 5-year history of well-managed type II diabetes mellitus, systemic hypertension and dyslipidaemia presented with acute severe abdominal pain, ...

IF the festivities have left you frazzled, a rendition of Silent Night could be the perfect antidote. Attending a carol ...

Daily air purifier use helps support cleaner air, which can lead to allergy relief, better heart and lung health, and other benefits to your health.

A 40-year-old woman who was a frequent traveler suddenly found herself struggling to breathe after taking just a few steps. What began as unexplained fatigue and shortness of breath quickly disrupted ...