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 ...

Chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, and other teas contain compounds that may boost feelings of calm and relaxation.

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 ...

Many popular American relaxation habits-from trip planning to movie marathons-can actually heighten stress instead of easing ...

Breathing acts as a pacemaker for our brains, so if you find your mind running wild with stress and worry, it might be time ...

Relaxing is supposed to be good for the body and soul, but people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation and continue worrying to avoid a large jump in anxiety if something bad does happen, ...

A phrase anxious people often hear from friends and family is “just relax” but for the 40 million adults in the United States with anxiety disorders, calming down isn’t so simple. In fact, a new study ...

Relaxing is supposed to be good for the body and soul, but people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation and continue worrying to avoid a large jump in anxiety if something bad does happen, ...

If you’re looking for a simple way to reduce stress and find calm, mindful gardening offers a natural path to relaxation.

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause Relaxation Techniques & Tips Menopause relaxation techniques ...

The overall objective of study selection was to collect published journal articles that examined anxiety level before and after relaxation training for reduction of anxiety both in clinical and ...