NHS executive dismissed for complaining her colleagues ‘kept breathing on her’ wins £19,000 payout

NHS executive who was fired after complaining her colleagues ‘kept breathing on her’ and ‘making distracting noises’ wins £19,000 payout for unfair dismissal Gifty Poku has won £19,551 in compensation after she was unfairly dismissed She complained her colleagues kept making ‘distracting noises’ near her desk Mrs Poku was accused of ‘regularly’ blowing air back at … Read more

Six-year-old boy uses a breathing technique to calm his younger brother down

A six-year-old boy has captured the hearts of thousands after a video of him using a breathing technique to calm his younger brother down during a tantrum went viral. Ashley West, 30, from Los Angeles, California, has practiced controlled breathing with her three boys, but she was surprised to see her middle son Noah walking … Read more

NHS executive fired after complaining her colleagues ‘kept breathing on her’ was unfairly dismissed

NHS executive who was fired after complaining her colleagues ‘kept breathing on her’ was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules Gifty Poku accused her colleagues of making ‘distracting noises’ near her desk She was accused of ‘regularly’ blowing air back at members of staff Mrs Poku was deputy head of corporate accounts at Barts Health NHS Trust  … Read more

Long Covid sufferers taught breathing techniques by opera singers

Sing OPERA to beat coronavirus: Long Covid sufferers will be taught breathing techniques of top tenors to help them overcome symptoms in new NHS England therapy Imperial College and English National Opera have teamed for programme  Helps people who are still suffering from breathlessness and associated anxiety  Long Covid sufferers take part in virtual sessions teaching … Read more

Army-funded algorithm decodes brain signals responsible for behaviors like walking and breathing

A machine learning algorithm has shown the ability to link specific behaviors, such as walking and breathing, to their related brain signals – a first step to developing brain-machine interfaces. The algorithm, funded by the US Army, was tested on two monkeys that made various arm and eye movements. The technology successfully isolated the neural … Read more

The Lollipop Man who tells you if your child is breathing toxic air

The Lollipop Lady has been a fixture of British society since the 1960s and is a symbol of road safety. Now the position is being brought into the 21st century with the creation of the world’s first lollipop device that’s not just used to stop traffic to let school children cross the road but tells … Read more

Kelly Monaco is temporarily replaced on General Hospital after suffering ‘breathing problems’

Kelly Monaco is temporarily replaced on General Hospital after suffering ‘breathing problems’ … as Lindsay Hartley will play Sam McCall Morgan on ABC soap opera Monaco, 44, was sidelined from show after dealing with a ‘breathing problem’  Her mother said that she had a problem with her face mask and has tested negative for coronavirus  … Read more

Doctor debunks claims that face masks inhibit healthy breathing by measuring her own oxygen levels

A South Carolina doctor performed an experiment to prove that a person’s oxygen levels do not drop while they wear a mask. Dr. Megan Hall, a pediatrician in South Carolina, hit out at those who say they can’t breathe with a mask on, as well as conspiracy theorists who have argued — without any scientific … Read more

Sheriff’s deputy saves life of an 11-month-old boy who stopped breathing when he swallowed a quarter

Incredible moment cop saves the life of an 11-month-old boy by sticking finger down his throat and turning stuck coin sideways Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released video from May 31 incident   It shows a mother frantically running toward deputy with limp child in her arms  Mother is seen giving pats on boy’s back trying … Read more

Wellness guru claims BREATHING can reduce inflammation in illness similar to coronavirus 

A wellness guru has claimed that mastering breathing techniques can reduce inflammation in illness similar to coronavirus.  Wim Hof, 61, from Amsterdam – who is also known as The Iceman – is a Dutch extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures, including swimming in 15°C water, which is considered dangerously cold. His therapy … Read more