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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever tried to fall asleep with a car alarm screaming outside your window or with the stress of ...

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 ...

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 ...