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 ...

Short bursts of intense exercise may help reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks in patients with panic disorder.

Meditation should be way easier than it is. The theory is easy: a clearing of the mind brought about by focusing on something simple and repetitive, like breathing or a chant. But I can tell you ...

In our "School Matters" series, stress-reducing exercises in mindfulness are gaining popularity across the world, with apps like Headspace and Calm gaining more than 100 million users. Now, schools ...

These exercises use both visual imagery and verbal cues to relax physically as well as to quiet and calm one’s thoughts. The exercises are most effective when practiced regularly, and you can use ...

Ten minutes of massage or rest can significantly reduce stress. Source: Photo by Spring Fed Images on Unsplash We’ve always known that downtime is important to reduce stress and recharge your ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you feel your blood pressure rising, just breathe or take up a relaxing form of exercise. Experts say things like yoga can keep it down Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure - at ...