The rhythmic tapping of fingers can improve focus and even reduce stress. By involving the mind and body, finger tapping can ...

In the UK, one in 10 people will be living with an anxiety disorder at any one time and when it comes to tackling the symptoms, it can feel like a minefield. However, multiple studies have found that ...

If you’ve seen someone tapping their knees or shoulders on the subway lately, alternating between tapping their left and right sides, they’re using a science-based technique called “bilateral ...

Anxiety exercises can help reduce the symptoms of a panic attack or generalized anxiety. For example, slow breathing techniques can increase feelings of comfort and relaxation while reducing anxiety, ...

Aerobic exercise, like running or cycling, has the most evidence for improving anxiety. Other forms of exercise, like yoga, dancing, and Pilates, also offer anti-anxiety benefits, but the key is to ...

You already know it's normal to feel a little tense now and then. Who could blame you when you're juggling a packed schedule, taking care of your family and a mile-long to-do list? But when you start ...

Priscilla Warner, 70, suffered her first panic attack at the age of 15. Back then, nobody had a word for what she was experiencing, and therapy wasn’t on anyone’s radar. Her doctor prescribed Librium ...

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 ...

Have you ever been in a situation where your mind is racing, your heart is pounding, and you feel that familiar knot of ...

There's such a thing as both good and bad stress—and tapping a breathing exercise or grounding practice can help you manage both. “Our body and brain are responding to stimuli throughout our ...

The largest, most comprehensive review on the topic yet reveals more powerful benefits of physical activity for mental health. In a 2022 systematic review, researchers analyzed 15 prospective studies ...

Teresa is a writer, yoga teacher, and writing coach located in Boulder, Colorado. She works to make whole-body wellness more accessible for everybody through science-backed health education and ...