That feeling of not being able to catch your breath can be frightening, yet many dismiss it as simply being out of shape or stressed. Medical experts caution that persistent breathing difficulties ...

Double-jointed? It’s not just a fun party trick. Uber-flexible joints could be a sign of a rare genetic condition that makes you more susceptible to respiratory illnesses and also complicates recovery ...

Just like fingerprints, your breathing patterns may be a unique identifying feature. Scientists have found they can identify people with 96.8% accuracy using only their breathing patterns. And it's ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A new study suggests that human breathing patterns differ from person to person and can even be ...

The simple act of breathing through your nose—something many take for granted—can become surprisingly challenging for millions of people worldwide. While occasional nasal congestion during colds or ...

Breathing patterns are an important indicator of an individual’s health. A healthy individual breathes naturally using primary respiratory muscles (e.g., diaphragm muscle) that produce a rhythmic ...

Breathing patterns vary from person to person, similar to fingerprints. They can also reflect each person’s mood, according to a recent study in Current Biology (online June 12, 2025) by Timna Soroka ...