Advertisement

108. The Science of Breathing

We all do it without even thinking, but how much control do you have over your breathing and are there benefits to taking deeper, slower breaths? Luke looks at the calming effects of carbon dioxide, and explains the physical changes that happen inside your body when you sigh.

Share this article

08.00 2 Mar 2023


108. The Science of Breathing



Share this article

08.00 2 Mar 2023


We all do it without even thinking, but how much control do you have over your breathing and are there benefits to taking deeper, slower breaths? Luke looks at the calming effects of carbon dioxide, and explains the physical changes that happen inside your body when you sigh.


Read more about

Show Me The Science With Luke O'Neill

Related Episodes

What is ‘tablescaping’? Tips f...

00:09:58

What is ‘tablescaping’? Tips for the festive season

Lunchtime Live Highlights

00:09:58


Niamh O’Reilly on ‘womanspread...

00:07:18

Niamh O’Reilly on ‘womanspreading’

Lunchtime Live Highlights

00:07:18


Hospital beds being emptied to...

00:15:26

Hospital beds being emptied to cope with the spike in influenza hospitalisations

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

00:15:26


Should Sinéad O’Connor’s home...

00:20:43

Should Sinéad O’Connor’s home become a music museum?

Lunchtime Live Highlights

00:20:43