‘At least I didn’t faint or vomit’ … Daoust tests his V02 max at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre.Photograph: Gary Calton/The Guardian Lungs are amazing. There they sit ...

lungThe respiratory system represents one of the body’s most remarkable yet often overlooked systems, automatically adjusting to our needs whether we’re sleeping, walking, or exercising intensely.

When it comes to a decrease in lung capacity, a number of factors come into play. A universal one is age. While lung development concludes at about age 8, our lungs increase in size and capacity as we ...

Lung capacity generally peaks in your mid-20s, but the rate at which it declines depends entirely on your daily habits.

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...

Q: I recently started going to a yoga class at our community center. We were doing deep breathing, and it felt like my lungs weren't filling up as much as they used to. Do your lungs get less elastic ...