Breathe to Heal: How Slow Breathing Naturally Reduces Blood Pressure

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, SciencePosted on No Comments

For years, hypertension has been known as the silent killer, a chronic rise in blood pressure that increases cardiovascular risk without obvious symptoms. While medication remains essential for many, recent studies show that something as simple as controlled breathing can meaningfully reduce blood pressure. The Physiology Behind Breathing and Blood Pressure Slow, deep breathing is more …

Read more “Breathe to Heal: How Slow Breathing Naturally Reduces Blood Pressure”

Unlocking Endurance: The Science and Practice of Zone 2 Training

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, SciencePosted on No Comments

In the endurance sports world, few topics have generated as much discussion lately as Zone 2 training. Once considered a basic form of “long, easy miles,” this intensity zone is now at the center of debates among coaches, athletes, and scientists. But what exactly is Zone 2, why does it matter, and how can athletes make …

Read more “Unlocking Endurance: The Science and Practice of Zone 2 Training”

Your Breathing, Your Identity: The Science of Respiratory Fingerprints

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, SciencePosted on No Comments

A new study published in Current Biology reveals that each of us has a unique nasal respiratory fingerprint, an individually specific and stable pattern of breathing. This groundbreaking research shows that these “fingerprints” can be used to identify individuals with near-biometric accuracy and provide significant insights into a person’s physiology, emotional state, and even cognitive traits. For coaches and …

Read more “Your Breathing, Your Identity: The Science of Respiratory Fingerprints”