Running Tips: Workouts, Gear, and Training for Speed

Training for a 5k or 10k requires a mix of specific strength workouts and proper pre-run stretches to increase your speed. Discover how to find the best running shoes for your foot type and why joining a running club can transform your performance.

The Effects of Mouth Breathing While on Oxygen

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Matthew Larson

Various lung and heart conditions require supplemental oxygen to prevent chronic hypoxemia, or low blood oxygen levels. If you are breathing through your mouth while receiving supplemental oxygen through a nasal tube, you are not receiving the full benefits of your oxygen therapy.

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