The amygdala continuously monitors what is going on. When it senses anything associated with danger - real or imaginary - it releases stress hormones. The stress hormones do two things. They activate ...

When a person is at rest, meditating or reading a book, the parasympathetic nervous system is at work. Also known as the "rest and digest" system, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for ...

If you're like us, you go through your days feeling like there just aren't enough hours to get everything done. You hit the sack exhausted and then — irony of ironies — find yourself tossing and ...

Even when you've created the perfect environment for sleep and are exhausted from a busy day, sleep can be elusive if you experience nighttime anxiety — which can include trouble relaxing, night ...

One technique gaining global scientific attention is Sudarshan Kriya Yoga. Supported by over 100 peer-reviewed studies, this ...

Allowing yourself a few minutes of downtime significantly boosts mental and physical relaxation. Research by psychologists at the University of Konstanz observed higher levels of psychological and ...