Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways The parasympathetic nervous system, or “rest and digest” system, helps ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

A gentle 20 minute yoga flow for flexibility and relaxation offers a calming way to unwind at the end of the day. This ...

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 ...

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 world of endless notifications, second screens and a relentless daily to-do list, it’s rare we carve out the time to ...

We’re coming off a bitterly fought election. We've slogged through the holidays. And now it is a new year. These situations all lead to plenty of stress—and probably a lot of restless sleep—now, and ...

How to use this list: Perform this sequence every evening if you can, or at least two to three times a week, Guzman says. You can even do the final three poses in bed. Do each bedtime stretch for the ...

It’s been one of those days. By the time you finally sink into the couch, all you want to do is switch off. The thought crosses your mind—just one drink to take the edge off. I get it. I’ve been there ...