We’ve always known that downtime is important to reduce job stress and recharge your batteries so you’re on top of your game at work. Now neuroscientists have gotten in on the act with a new study in ...

In a massage school in Maui , Hawaii , a group of students are gathered around their teacher as he performs the steps in shiatsu massage. The teacher executes several movements that are basic in a ...

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 ...

Some people who experience stress and anxiety practice relaxation techniques to help them feel better. There is a wide variety of relaxation techniques that people can try, but they may not be ...

When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

In modern sports, athletes are constantly looking for ways to improve performance, speed up recovery, and prevent injuries.

A popular way of relaxation, massage therapy is the most popularly used remedy for patients suffering from fibromyalgia. However, its advantages have not been medically established. Several additional ...

LAKELAND | Long before massage therapy was common in Polk County, Vicki L. Roy set up her solo massage establishment in South Lakeland. Roy, a therapist since 1993, has had her own licensed massage ...

THERE’S A DEMANDING, steep hill toward the end of the trail I take to during my weekly runs. I pause in front of it, and wait for the song blaring through my headphones to build up to a crescendo. The ...