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 ...

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According to a 2020 study, meditation is a practice designed to strengthen key psychological abilities, such as attention and emotional self-regulation. In various forms, focused attention meditation ...

Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques may help you if you become breathless. Your physiotherapist or nurse can show you how to do these at home. Try to stay calm if you become breathless. This ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

Often times, a student who is tasked with balancing academics, extracurriculars, home responsibilities and athletics will find they have little time for themself. With a packed schedule where the ...

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. The study, led by ...