The mind's job is to keep busy. According to a study conducted by the National Science Foundation, the average person produces between 12,000 to 50,000 thoughts per day. It's estimated that ...

The most frequent referral I get in my psychology practice is children and teenagers experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety. Sometimes the anxiety is very specific, like doing well on a ...

Breathing comes naturally to us all and, unless you struggle with a condition that affects your ability to breathe easily, it’s probably not something that you spend that much time thinking about.

With everyday stress rising and millions in India battling anxiety, pranayama offers a simple, science-backed way to restore ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is breathing from your belly beneficial? If so, can you explain why and how to do it? ANSWER: From the day you're born, you know how to breathe correctly. That means letting the ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're suffering from anxiety related to COVID-19 or hurricane season, one simple way to help manage it is a deep breathing technique many doctors are now prescribing ...

A yoga class at Palisades Park in Pacific Beach. (File photo by Thomas Melville/Times of San Diego) Have you ever been advised to take deep breaths to calm down in moments of panic, stress or anxiety?

How you breathe influences all sorts of things in your body. Most significantly, how you breathe directly influences your nervous system, which is responsible for how you feel and interpret the world ...

The secret to calm? Your nose knows. Much has been made about how meditation and breathing exercises can reduce stress, but there’s an easy nostril exercise that proponents say can calm you down in a ...

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD You can practice progressive muscle relaxation to relieve throat tension and make swallowing easier.Try diaphragmatic breathing to relax your throat muscles and ...

The month of December is just around the corner, which means many of us will be swept up in the holiday hustle & bustle. Holiday work parties, family gatherings, even gift shopping can make for a ...