Research suggests that a number of forms of focused action can reduce stress just as effectively, if not more than, just “trying to relax.” It's hard to do something different when you're in fight or ...

Dr. Andrew Weil, author of Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing, developed a method called the 4-7-8 exercise to boost oxygen and slow down the heart rate. Here's how it works: With your lips ...

Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive election season to the mix and there's extra anxiety at every step. All that tension can take a toll on your health. "Stress is a major issue ...

If you feel simultaneously on-edge and burned out, your vagus nerve could likely use a tune-up. The vagus nerve is one of the largest and most complex nerves in the body, and one of its most important ...

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 ...

In an era where anxiety levels soar nationwide, Americans increasingly turn to movement as medicine. The connection between physical activity and mental wellness has never been more crucial, as recent ...

With Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in May, a fitness expert is sharing the best ways to reduce stress. Kristina Rudzinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of ...

April is Stress Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we’re exploring ways to reduce our stress and cortisol levels, starting with helping you establish healthier habits and ways to work out that also ...

Stress has become an unpleasant companion in our hectic lives. From demanding jobs to tight schedules, it appears like something is constantly pulling us in different directions. While relaxation ...

Research suggests that most Americans suffer from moderate to high levels of stress, adult stress levels are increasing (American Psychological Association, 2015; Clay, 2011), and a sizable portion of ...