1. Tap a Pressure Point - Using your thumb, apply pressure to the spot where your wrist and palm form a crease right in line with the base of the pinkie. Hold or gently massage for two minutes. 2.

Constant stress—whether from a traffic-choked daily commute, unhappy relationship, or heavy workload—can have real physical effects on the body. It has been linked to a wide range of health issues, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – What’s got you stressed? Whether its money concerns, family needs, or your boss pressuring you to finish that big project early, experts agree that we all need to relax more. Don’t ...

The tried-and-true approach to anger management has long been relaxation (in various forms): deep breathing, muscle relaxation, meditation, etc. These things work when it comes to decreasing unwanted ...

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 ...

When anxiety spikes, the nervous system can shift into fight-or-flight in seconds, but it can also be guided back toward balance just as quickly. Clinicians increasingly recommend brief "micro-resets" ...

Why do so many of us find it hard to truly relax? It may be because relaxation actually requires a little effort. It’s more than just kicking back on the couch or taking a break to scroll on your ...

Deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, and meditation may help slow the body’s stress response and promote a sense of calm. These tools work best as part of a broader approach, which can include ...

In this article, I discuss recent research on breathing techniques that promote relaxation, calm, and pain relief. Specifically, I review two recent investigations. Source: Pexels/Pixabay Breathing ...

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause relaxation techniques can help manage daily stress while navigating the physical and emotional changes of menopause. Key Takeaways: ...