Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Mouth taping may help people sleep better and snore less by encouraging ...

Can something as simple as taping your mouth at night provide benefits for sleep apnea, snoring, and bad breath? Read on to learn why it’s not a proven treatment and could be dangerous to your health.

Breathing through the nose is more beneficial than mouth breathing. Nose breathing filters, heats, and humidifies air as it enters the body. This may reduce the risk of infections and other problems.

Mouth taping offers sleep benefits but has some potential risks. Learn how to mouth-tape safely and other options to reduce snoring, dry mouth and bad breath.

Many people misunderstand how our bodies produce energy, says James Nestor, a science journalist and author of "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." "We get most of our energy from our breath, not ...