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Is being able to hold breath for certain duration of time indication of healthy lungs? if so, what is that duration?
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The length of time a person can hold their breath voluntarily typically ranges from 30 to 90 seconds . For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.
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