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Breathing and the Microbiome

The Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health returns on Thursday 1 October 2026 to explore one of the most fundamental yet often overlooked influences on human health: the way we breathe. Emerging science is revealing powerful links between breathing patterns, the microbiome and whole-body wellbeing, showing how respiration shapes everything from immunity and inflammation to metabolism and resilience.

This year’s Summit will examine the relationship between breathing, our internal microbial ecosystems and the environments we live in, bringing together perspectives from science, medicine and environmental health to explore how modern lifestyles are altering the way we breathe and what that means for the future of both personal and public health.

2026 Health Summit Speakers

The 2026 Health Summit will bring together a world-class line-up of scientists, clinicians, researchers and health communicators working at the forefront of respiratory science, microbiome research, environmental health and preventive medicine.

Together, they will explore the emerging science of breath and its implications for human health, discussing the latest research, real-world applications and the opportunities this presents for improving both personal wellbeing and public health outcomes.

Leading the 2026 conversation will be James Nestor, the international bestselling author and journalist widely recognised for bringing respiratory science into mainstream discourse.

The Summit will once again be hosted by Dr Chris van Tulleken, a doctor, scientist and leading voice in public health and the impact of modern lifestyles on the body.

2026 Summit Themes

Breathing and the Human Microbiome
Exploring how breathing influences the microbial ecosystems of the mouth, airways and gut and why these internal communities play a central role in immunity and overall health.

Breathing in the Modern World
Examining how modern lifestyles, including indoor environments, pollution, diet and stress, may be changing the way we breathe and affecting long-term health.

The Science of Healthy Breathing
Understanding the physiology of breathing, including nasal breathing, respiratory mechanics and their influence on oxygen delivery, sleep and metabolic health.

Breath, Immunity and Inflammation
Exploring the links between breathing patterns, immune regulation and inflammatory responses across the body.

Breath and Public Health
Considering the wider implications of breathing for population health, environmental policy and preventive healthcare.

Be part of this forward-thinking summit online and discover how the simple act of breathing may hold one of the most important keys to the future of human health.