Whether it's caused by something minor like having the wind knocked out of one's lungs ... it harder to take a deep breath," she says. During that time, one's heart beats faster and one's body ...

Recognizing the early signs of a blockage is crucial because early treatment can prevent severe complications.

There are plenty of other ways to measure your overall health and fitness, including your heart rate or other metrics like body composition and strength. If getting out of breath while climbing ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, out of breath and weak, thanks people 'from the bottom of my heart' for their prayers in audio message.