When we mindfully tense and then release our muscles, our bodies are telling our brains to relax. Try this practice that's proven to help with depression, anxiety, and stress. Scroll down for a ...

1. Stand in a doorway. Cross one leg over the other leg. 2. Reach toward the side with the leg that’s in front. 3. Push onto ...

Muscle cramps are caused by sudden contractions, which are often brought on by dehydration, overexertion, or certain medical ...

If you are frequently in the gym or are an endurance athlete, you know that your muscles need all the support they can get. As an avid gym-goer and personal trainer, I have found that listening to the ...

Chronic stress rewires the body’s alarm system. Experts share the small, science-backed ways to help it reset.

Daily Stretching to Ease Pain and Muscle Tension If you spend long hours sitting in front of a computer screen, you’re not alone in facing muscle stiffness, body aches, and fatigue. Staying in one ...

Take a moment, or a few, for yourself on National Relaxation Day. Wednesday is National Relaxation Day. If you are stuck at work and missing out on a spa day or reading at the beach, relax, literally.

In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve ...

A lot of us have stressful occupations and can't really relax even during breaks. Over time, this can be harmful to health. "You can learn to relax" though, according to a quality of work initiative ...

Prioritizing self-care is something many people forget to do. Life gets busy, thanks to work, family and everyday tasks, so it’s easy to avoid relaxing even when you really need it. August is wellness ...