The cardio-respiratory system works together to get oxygen to the working muscles and remove carbon dioxide from the body. During exercise the muscles need more oxygen in order to contract and ...

However, the structural and functional properties of the lung and airways do not change in response to repetitive physical activity and, in elite athletes, the pulmonary system may become a limiting ...

Glucose from carbohydrates and fats supply the energy for the aerobic energy system and can supply energy for long periods of time. Carbohydrate food sources include rice, bread, potatoes ...

Discover the unexpected connection between nasal hair and cardiovascular wellness, from filtering pollutants to regulating ...

By: Dr Nana Kunjir Breathing exercises help to strengthen the muscles used for breathing, help with the flow of air, and ...

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as ...

Objectives: The respiratory compensation point (RCP) marks the onset of hyperventilation (“respiratory compensation”) during incremental exercise. Its physiological meaning has not yet been definitely ...

Exercise has always been touted as a key to boosting the immune system, but how much of this is fact, and how much is fiction ...

Considering taking supplements to treat exercise induced respiratory infections? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of exercise induced respiratory ...