Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

Pain not only takes a toll on the body, it also can hurt mental health. Relieving physical symptoms through alternative practices can bring about peace of mind as well, said Dr. James Schoonover of ...

Once considered unconventional or partly “New Age,” meditation is becoming more and more mainstream as neuroscience determines its beneficial effects on our minds and bodies Research on the brain ...

When we mindfully tense and then release our muscles, our bodies are telling our brains to relax. Try this practice that's proven to help with depression, anxiety, and stress. Scroll down for a ...

This is Present Tense, a series on mindfulness for busy people (read: all of us). Whether you're at work, on a walk, or hanging with loved ones, mindfulness can help you stay connected and engaged – ...

Do you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel and can’t get off? Do you find it difficult to relax? If the answer to one or both of these questions is yes, you’re not alone. Being a productivity ...

How Can I Relax During Menopause? In order to learn how to relax during menopause or any other time, you need to become familiar with your own breathing patterns and change them in ways that will help ...

Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. Face it: you could use a day to yourself. But if you can’t swing a whole one, how about half? What about an hour? Any amount of ...