A new study linked meditation, mind-body exercises, and relaxation techniques to lower blood pressure in healthy adults. Why ...

Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure—at least in the short term—but the longer-term effects are unclear, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing research published in the open ...

When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

Could the ultimate productivity hack be switching off?

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

We’ve always known that downtime is important to reduce job stress and recharge your batteries so you’re on top of your game at work. Now neuroscientists have gotten in on the act with a new study in ...

Most of us are strapped to our phones 24-7, overwhelmed by work, and feeling uncertain about the future of our country or the planet. We feel our well-being slipping (take this well-being quiz to ...

Background: Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of ...

The constant demands and pressures we face as dads can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being. In today’s fast-paced and hectic world, stress has become a common part of our lives. The ...

Finding simple ways to relax the body might be effective in treating grief after the death of a loved one, according to new University of Arizona research. The unexpected finding comes from a new ...

Extreme weather events, like the devastating floods in eastern Kentucky, sick friends and family members, isolation at home – these and other factors can cause anxiety and stress for children. As the ...