Work pressure, financial trouble, family issues, juggling too many tasks at once, battling an illness and myriad of other things can cause stress. If left unchecked, stress can contribute to physical ...

"It certainly can be beneficial," says Dr. John Ratey, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the author of "Go Wild: Eat Fat, Run Free, Be Social, and Follow ...

Relaxation techniques are a great way to help with stress management. Relaxation isn't only about peace of mind or enjoying a hobby. It's a process that decreases the stress effects on your mind and ...

Mar. 9 -- (HealthDay News) -- Relaxation techniques may help you relax, beat stress, and can even help ease insomnia. The University of Maryland Medical Center offers the following suggestions for ...

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 ...

Stress is a physical and emotional reaction that people experience as they encounter changes in life. Relaxation techniques to manage stress include a number of practices such as progressive ...

Dr. Michelle Bailey answers the question: 'Relaxation Techniques For Children?' Jan. 13, 2010 -- Question: Which relaxation techniques are best and easiest for younger children to learn?

Then you could be in the 85% of British adults who Forth report are regularly suffering from stress, of which the above symptoms are subtle indicators. And it's especially high at this time of year, ...

Listen up, anti-yogis. We reported last month on a Northeastern study that says meditating boosts compassion toward others. And if that wasn’t enough to get you to say ohm, a study just came out ...

LAS VEGAS — Use of relaxation techniques was linked with significantly decreased narcotic consumption after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared with a standard postoperative regimen, according ...

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 ...