Stress

Research suggests that even briefly recalling an angry memory can temporarily affect how your arteries function. Other studies have found surprising connections between resentment, blood pressure, and the heart. But ...

An herbalist explains how passionflower may ease racing thoughts and support rest.

The everyday habits and spices that may determine how well your body handles what’s coming.

The sound, smell, and chemistry of rain can lower stress, boost calm, and even improve memory.

The way you write in your journal dictates how calm your mind is and how fast your body can heal. However, it's not just the act of writing—it comes down ...

The compulsive need to rush has a name: "hurry sickness."

A TCM cancer specialist advises on how to boost the body's cancer-fighting capability.

Stress hormones such as cortisol can trigger conditions from dry eye to glaucoma.

Why should you tell the truth? While the moral argument is centuries old, this video explores the physical, mental, and spiritual effects of lying. Most lies seem to vanish quickly ...

Get the most out of journaling with these science-backed methods.

Three shifts in perspective to reframe your experience of a potentially annoying situation.

Puttering. Tinkering. Fussing around. Whatever you call them, these informal activities are different from exercise or household chores in one important way: They’re not about being productive. Far from being ...

Good sleep comes from letting go of stress and nurturing your body with regular routines, warm baths, and gentle bedtime stretches.

Hair loss is incredibly common. About 80 percent of men and about half of all women experience hair loss at some point in their lives. Tackling hair loss comes down ...

A cardiologist set out to measure the effects of music on the human body, but the strongest finding wasn't in the music itself. It was the silence he'd inserted between ...

The term 'somatic therapy' is derived from the Greek word 'soma,' which means body, and the practice encourages people to tune into physical sensations.

Chronic inflammation often develops silently, yet it may contribute to conditions ranging from digestive disorders to heart disease.

The brain imaging studies reveal that meditation and prayer share overlapping neurophysiological mechanisms.

While osteoporosis and sarcopenia are among the most consequential aspects of aging, they are also the most preventable and reversible.

Quality sleep is critical but can sometimes be hard to come by. Certain techniques can better prepare your body to serve up superior slumber.

A new study found remote workers experienced greater psychological distress and social isolation than in-person workers.

A review of 108 brain-imaging studies demonstrated how nature exposure reduces stress and restores attention.

Learning to recognize quiet warning signs may help you pay closer attention to your health.

Cooling, invigorating, and easy to grow, peppermint has been used for centuries to refresh both mind and spirit.

A restful night’s sleep requires balance in both body and mind—even small changes can make a big difference.

Research reveals that sugar can create a perception of calm without full relaxation.

Should medication be a mainstay of ADHD treatment? How can a child’s drifting focus be harnessed as a way of lowering symptoms? While ADHD can be reliably diagnosed using criteria ...