In this article, I discuss recent research on breathing techniques that promote relaxation, calm, and pain relief. Specifically, I review two recent investigations. Source: Pexels/Pixabay Breathing ...

Lying awake at night staring at the ceiling is a recipe for a racing mind, increased stress and anxiety and poor sleep.

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?

In a fast-paced world where stress and anxiety have become almost inevitable companions, finding effective ways to relax is more important than ever. One such method, often overlooked yet profoundly ...

Looking for breathing techniques to help you fall asleep fast and reduce your stress before bed? You're in the right place. As a sleep writer, I'm aware that stress is a major sleep disruptor. But as ...

Breathing is easy. Inhale, exhale, rinse, and repeat until you die. Mindful breathing, however—like the kind that’s been proven to reduce stress, depression and anxiety—is hard. You focus on your ...

Everyone deals with stress, but if it keeps coming at you and builds up over time, it can wear you down and make you feel exhausted. That is why it's essential for you to make time for yourself to ...

Just because your body is tired, doesn't mean your brain is ready for bed. If your mind is still racing hours after your head hits the pillow, a nighttime meditation might be the answer. According to ...

High-stress situations make you feel tense because they activate your sympathetic nervous system. This triggers the well-known fight-or-flight response, says Willie E. Lawrence Jr., MD, a preventive ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress and anger often seem like unavoidable parts of daily life. These emotions can arise from various situations—traffic jams, workplace conflicts, or even ...

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In this article, I discuss recent research on breathing techniques that promote relaxation, calm, and pain relief. Specifically, I review two recent investigations. Source: Pexels/Pixabay Breathing ...