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 ...

A study published Feb. 8 in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry found that brief, intermittent bouts of high-intensity exercise were significantly more effective at reducing the severity and frequency ...

They are also linked together in a “dyspnea-anxiety cycle.” Feeling short of breath can trigger anxiety, which can worsen your breathing and make you feel even more breathless. In turn, anxiety can ...

Box breathing is a relaxation technique that involves taking slow, deep breaths. This simple, four-step exercise can have a number of mental health benefits. Share on Pinterest Westend61/Getty Images ...

Brief bouts of high-intensity exercise reduced panic disorder (PD) symptom severity more than relaxation therapy. Results of a randomized trial revealed that after 12 weeks of a sprint-based exercise ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause relaxation techniques can help manage daily stress while navigating the physical and emotional changes of menopause. Key Takeaways: ...

Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure—at least in the short term—but the longer-term effects are unclear, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing research published in the open ...