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 ...

The Military Sleep Method is a structured relaxation technique used by soldiers to fall asleep fast. It blends muscle ...

Mayo Clinic highlights how simple relaxation techniques can slow heart rate, ease stress, and help older adults sleep better.

Relaxation techniques are a great way to help with stress management. Relaxation isn't only about peace of mind or enjoying a hobby. It's a process that decreases the stress effects on your mind and ...

There are many mindfulness methods that aim to quiet the mind, but one method that is especially beloved by sleep doctors to ease the transition to dreamland is called progressive muscle relaxation. I ...

3. Muscle Relaxation Techniques Release tension with progressive muscle relaxation. Tense each muscle group for a few seconds, then relax completely. This technique helps alleviate physical stress and ...

People with migraine who used a smartphone app that guides users through progressive muscle relaxation techniques at least twice a week experienced fewer headache days per month, according to a study ...

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 ...