Connecting with nature, releasing muscular tension, breathing deeply, and meditating are some good ways to relax. Relaxing may reduce your risk of health complications. Today’s modern lifestyle can be ...

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 ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

We’re coming off a bitterly fought election. We've slogged through the holidays. And now it is a new year. These situations all lead to plenty of stress—and probably a lot of restless sleep—now, and ...

Relaxation plays an extremely important role for our mental and physical health. However, our busy schedules might make it difficult to find the necessary time to unwind. This is where relaxation ...

A childhood memory: I'm at the doctor's office, waiting to receive some immunization or other. As she takes a huge needle to my behind, the nurse tells me to ‘relax,' explaining that if my muscles are ...

In today’s fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and burnout have become all too common, the importance of creating a home that nurtures mental health cannot be overstated. Our homes are more than ...

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. The study, led by ...