Heartburn

Heartburn risk triples in the summer, thanks to diet changes and rushed mealtimes, because there’s so much going on! The next time you feel trouble brewing, try this: Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 seconds, then exhale slowly for 5, and continue until your symptoms ease. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital say calm, measured breathing activates the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that stops food and stomach acid from creeping up into your esophagus, cutting heartburn symptoms by up to 78% in just 10 minutes.