New research has shed light on how exercise and relaxation activities like yoga can positively impact people with social anxiety disorders. The study found that exercise and relaxation activities ...

A phrase anxious people often hear from friends and family is “just relax” but for the 40 million adults in the United States with anxiety disorders, calming down isn’t so simple. In fact, a new study ...

Why do so many of us find it hard to truly relax? It may be because relaxation actually requires a little effort. It’s more than just kicking back on the couch or taking a break to scroll on your ...

Summer may be known for vacations, long days, and time with kids home from school, but it's hardly a season of pure leisure. Between travel, activities and trying to soak up every sunny moment, summer ...

Long-term stress has become a growing health concern. It can cause or make worse a range of physical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease (e.g., Steptoe & Kivimäki, 2012) and mental health issues ...

You may have a personality that struggles with how to relax and make self-care a priority in your life. Or worse, you feel like taking time for yourself or trying to relax is you being selfish, and ...