About 1 in 6 U.S. adults practice yoga, data show
Nearly 1 in every 6 U.S. adults have engaged in the ancient practice of yoga over the past year, new government data shows.
Jun 12, 2024
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Behavioral Disciplines and Activities: News and Research on Relaxation Therapy
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Yoga and meditation-induced altered states of consciousness are common in the general population, study says
Yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and other practices are gaining in popularity due to their potential to improve health and well-being. The effects of these practices are mostly positive and occasionally transformational, ...
May 20, 2024
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If you've tried meditating but can't sit still, here's how—and why—to try again
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes.
May 15, 2024
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Spotting the silent symptoms of stress
The silent symptoms of stress can be easily overlooked, but they're important to recognize to protect one's mental health, experts say.
May 6, 2024
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After a second knife attack in Sydney, how can parents talk to their kids and help them feel safe?
In the space of three days, there have been two devastating knife attacks in Sydney. Your child may have seen these on the news or social media. Or they might be hearing about it from friends or at school.
Apr 16, 2024
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Cultivating spirituality can lower blood pressure
People with high blood pressure saw their systolic blood pressure drop by 7 mmHg, on average, and experienced improvements in other markers of blood vessel health after receiving daily smartphone messages designed to cultivate ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Study finds teens benefit from 'forest bathing'—even in cities
Youth mental health in urban environments is significantly better when more nature is incorporated into city design. A new study from University of Waterloo researchers suggests that forest bathing, the simple method of being ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Analysis reveals a significant rise in use of complementary health approaches, especially for pain management
An analysis conducted by the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) reveals a substantial increase in the overall use of complementary health approaches by American ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy
Palliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve quality of life for such patients and their families, by relieving symptoms ...
Jan 31, 2024
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What's your bedtime routine? Survey finds Americans' favorites
A hot shower, a glass of wine, a good book and sex are a few of Americans' favorite ways to unwind at bedtime, a new survey shows.
Jan 10, 2024
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