I really feel there is something to how you breath and health.

Rachel, There is something very important to the way one breathes. An inspired writer said that many have gone to the grave prematurely because of wrong breathing habits.
My husband is a voice instructor and teaches people to sit staight on the edge of your chair, both feet planted on the ground knees below your hips and hold your head up eyes on the conductor so that your 'channel for the air is not blocked.' When standing, don't compromise your lungs by slouching or standing with one hip higher or lower than the other, put your shoulders back.
He had pnuemonia for 1 1/2 weeks and got well enough to do a short concert in 4 days of breathing exercises and singing Praises to the Creator God.