Good for the body: Sometimes emotions are so overwhelming they take control of your mind and your body. These videos teach approaches to overcome difficult emotions and physical responses so that you ...

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’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 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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

A study finds that 10 minutes of massage or relaxation can activate the body’s system for overcoming stress. Share on Pinterest Image credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images. The damaging effects of stress ...

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 ...

When we mindfully tense and then release our muscles, our bodies are telling our brains to relax. Try this practice that's proven to help with depression, anxiety, and stress. Scroll down for a ...