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 ...

Over the years I have often recommended relaxation training to patients for various stress related disorders such as chronic pain and anxiety. Relaxation is also an important intervention for sleep ...

A phrase anxious people often hear from friends and family is “just relax” but for the 40 million adults in the United States with anxiety disorders, calming down isn’t so simple. In fact, a new study ...

Applied relaxation is a general term for mind-body exercises used to diminish generalized anxiety. Relaxation techniques include sustained deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery ...

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., and McKay, M. (2008). The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workshop. New Harbinger Productions, Inc., Oakland, CA. This workbook provides ...

When you’re stressed out and constantly on the go, it can be tough for your body to tell when it’s finally time to wind down, relax, and fall asleep. Even if you take a hot shower or drink some tea ...