A recent study found that a common upper-body stretch can quickly lower blood pressure. We spoke to an expert about how you ...

Parapluie. That's the French word for umbrella. Para means against. Pluie means rain. A parapluie keeps a rainstorm from getting you soaking wet. Parasympathetic. That is the name of the system that ...

Dr. David Rakel answers the question: 'What Is Relaxation Response?' Jan. 13, 2010 -- Question: What is the relaxation response, and how can it help ease stress? Answer:The relaxation response is a ...

The noise from a nearby construction site - hammers, drills, heavy machinery or constant shouting - may seem like a mere ...

Any parent will tell you that raising a child isn't easy. While the experience can be filled with joy and love and ...

A neck implant designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis provides automatic therapy that lasts one minute per day.

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The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...

Editor’s Note: “Thinking Business” focuses on the psychology of getting ahead in the workplace by exploring techniques to boost employee performance, increase creativity and productivity. Whether it’s ...