The Buteyko breathing method trains people to breathe through the nose, more shallowly, and with regular breath holds. It's been studied mainly as a complementary, drug-free approach to managing asthma — but the evidence is mixed. Several studies point to better asthma control and fewer symptoms, while reviews and larger, older trials generally...

Rafael Nadal had a famous pre-match ritual: an ice-cold shower roughly 45 minutes before stepping onto the court, including before the 2008 Wimbledon final against Roger Federer. He described the experience as transformative — emerging "activated," "in flow," and ready for battle. While Nadal treated this as personal superstition, this...

Extreme challenges are attracting unprecedented attention. Whether running 600 kilometres in 96 hours or completing 100 HYROX races in 100 days, such achievements captivate audiences around the world and generate millions of views across social media platforms.

The vagus nerve is suddenly everywhere. On social media, people claim that if you are stressed, tense, or feeling low, all you need to do is stimulate your vagus nerve — through ear massages, gargling, singing, breathing exercises, or special electrical devices. It almost sounds too good to be true. But how much of it is actually backed by science?...