My mother was never one to relax much throughout her life, but what busy mother makes time for herself? It was to the point of her always having to be doing something, even if that was simply pacing, ...

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 ...

Elizabeth “Kitty” Davis stands before a group of Broward County HIV case workers, urging them to put a hand on their bellies and another on their chests. Now breathe and exhale, she says. A ...

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 ...

They say Aspen produces no tangible product. Au contraire, Aspen is one big stress factory. I say we’re a leading manufacturer of stress in Colorado. We crank out bales of the stuff. Our gutters run ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Have you started planning a summer getaway? Even if you can’t take a big vacation, just carving out a little time to relax can make a big difference in your life and your ...

Dear Doctor K: I’m under a lot of stress, and I’d like to learn more about the “relaxation response.” What is it? How can I achieve it? Dear Reader: At Harvard Medical School, we do a lot of ...

Some people can transition into chillout mode at the end of the day like flipping a light switch, but if you’re someone whose mind races when your head hits the pillow, relaxation doesn’t come ...