Life is stressful and sometimes the stress can overwhelm you, but there are steps you can take to learn how to relax. Normal everyday activities like grocery shopping or traffic jams can make you ...

This content is provided to Johns Hopkins employees through a partnership with Aetna Resources for Living. Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, and then exhale. Feel more relaxed? Being ...

This article is the final part of a three-part series. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. 6. Listening to Relaxing Music While the evidence seems to suggest that listening to music is no more ...

Deep abdominal breathing helps reduce stress, control emotions, increase attention, and improve overall wellbeing. Deep breathing controls heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate by ...

You may also be familiar with some popular relaxation techniques — such as deep breathing, yoga, tai chi, etc. But there are many more relaxation techniques that may be beneficial and that you are not ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

Clinical psychologists share helpful relaxation techniques for stress and anxiety if you just can't get into deep breathing. Ask any mental health expert for tips on how to regain control in moments ...

This is Present Tense, a series on mindfulness for busy people (read: all of us). Whether you're at work, on a walk, or hanging with loved ones, mindfulness can help you stay connected and engaged – ...

This article is the final part of this three part series. 6) Listening to relaxing music – While the evidence seems to suggest that listening to music is no more effective than just taking time to sit ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause relaxation techniques can help manage daily stress while navigating the physical and emotional changes of menopause. Key Takeaways: ...