Dr. Roberta Lee answers the question: 'What Is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?' Jan. 13, 2010 -- Question: What is progressive muscle relaxation, how does it work and who may benefit from it? Answer: ...

Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique of sequential contraction and relaxation of the muscles of the body from head to toe. It is easy for patients to learn and can be an important adjunctive ...

The deadline for the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships is fast-approaching, and my level of stress has thus been fast-increasing. Sleep has been difficult to come by, so I have found myself ...

Deep breathing exercises, such as the 4-7-8 technique, help calm the nervous system and reduce stress by focusing on slow, intentional breaths, promoting relaxation and mental clarity. This technique ...

Don't waste your time counting sheep. Most people fall asleep within 10 to 20 minutes of hitting the pillow, but if you struggle with sleep, that number can feel wildly out of reach. For the 70 ...

Everyone from (queen) Oprah to Kobe Bryant and Fortune 500 CEOs swears that meditation is the secret to leading a happy, healthy and basically better life. But why is it that whenever we sit down and ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause Relaxation Techniques & Tips Menopause relaxation techniques can help manage daily stress while navigating the physical ...