IntroductionEven when sitting quietly, you may find yourself tensing up while trying to check if you have finally settled ...

Depression is not a sign of "mental weakness."Medically, it is defined as a disorder in which brain function declines, ...

It may sound a bit odd to have a chat with yourself every morning, repeating phrases like, "My arms and legs are heavy. My arms and legs are warm. My heart is calm and regular." But these are ...

Professor Edzard Ernst sets out his thoughts on autogenic training - and why it may be of some use to GPs How many times have I been asked by commentators on this blog to write about autogenic ...

Background: Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of ...

A smartphone app for muscle relaxation significantly reduced migraine-related disability in patients visiting the emergency department, a new study shows. Mindfulness meditation may help people ...