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 ...

Fear and anxiety often rise when the mind begins imagining future scenarios that don’t exist in reality. As Divas Gupta ...

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?

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 ...

A good way to do deep breathing exercises is while sitting on a bench outside. If that’s not an option, doing it at a desk works. (iStock.com) NEW YORK — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff ...

Editor’s Note: Join Dana Santas for a four-part series to learn how you can breathe better to live better. Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist ...

James Nestor is the author of the book "Breath: the New Science of a Lost Art." He's written for many publications including The New York Times, National Public Radio, and Scientific American. For the ...

It's hard not to be stuck in a state of anxiety during the novel coronavirus pandemic. It can feel like fear and uncertainty is everywhere and that can be overwhelming. Not all is lost, though. There ...

Thanksgiving can be joyful but physically demanding — long hours sitting, cooking and eating. Easy mind-body strategies can ...

When you're stressed or in a state of panic, your heart races, stomach growls, shoulders slowly roll up toward your ears, your jaw tightens, and the breath you take feels lodged high in your chest.

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive ...