Breathing Exercises and Heart Health Study
This study tests whether different breathing exercises can improve lung function and heart rate variability in healthy, inactive young adults. It may help you understand how simple breathing techniques can affect your breathing and heart health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You do not exercise regularly or play sports.
- You have no heart, lung, kidney, or nervous system diseases.
- You do not take medication for heart, lung, or kidney problems.
- You have not had surgery in the last 6 months.
- You do not have any movement, bone, or muscle problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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