Mayo Clinic highlights how simple relaxation techniques can slow heart rate, ease stress, and help older adults sleep better.

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 ...

Diaphragmatic breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, and body scan meditation are proven relaxation techniques that can help you fall ...

Often times, a student who is tasked with balancing academics, extracurriculars, home responsibilities and athletics will find they have little time for themself. With a packed schedule where the ...

Cleveland research shows singing and playing instruments provides better pain relief than passive listening, offering ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Tanya Fox became pregnant four years ago, she wanted to give birth without an epidural -- a painkiller injected into the base of the spine. But she feared that she wouldn't have the fortitude to ...

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 ...

A new study led by University Hospitals suggests that music therapy involving singing, playing an instrument, and relaxation ...