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 ...

If the words "military sleep method" send you running, you might be missing out on the best sleep of your life. This method could be your ticket to falling asleep more quickly (and staying asleep!), ...

In our constant quest for a healthy lifestyle, we often focus on physical exercise and nutrition. However, a crucial component that sometimes gets overlooked is stress management. Chronic stress not ...

Have you ever felt anxious or overwhelmed? Experienced racing thoughts or thinking about too many thoughts at one time? You are not alone. What is the nervous system and how does it relate to feeling ...

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 ...

Patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer may benefit from acupressure, acupuncture and other relaxation techniques regarding pain relief and a reduction in anxiety. Women undergoing surgery ...

High blood pressure affects a third of people 30 to 80-years-old. Now new research gives another easy lifestyle change that can help to prevent long term complications. A few of the most commonly ...

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 ...

Relaxing is all about getting your mind off of the stresses of life. Anything that will accomplish this can be helpful in making you feel calm and at peace. Here are some easy ways to feel more ...