Jaw relaxation is essential for overall well-being, particularly for those who experience tension or discomfort ...

We could all use a spa day. But if your schedule — or wallet — is stopping you from getting some professional pampering, you can at least turn your own home into a spa for an hour or two. Michele ...

Long-term stress has become a growing health concern. It can cause or make worse a range of physical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease (e.g., Steptoe & Kivimäki, 2012) and mental health issues ...

In normal times, between work, family life, and recreation, it can be easy to forget to carve out some peaceful personal space — but when a crisis strikes, the need to let go of stress can be crucial.

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 ...

Relaxation is about more than taking a breather, or spending time on a hobby. It can have a long-term impact on your health by lessening stress and improving overall well-being. For some, it can be ...

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 ...

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 ...