When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

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 ...

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Relaxation, though difficult, improves speed, fluidity, and adaptability in Kung Fu and business. Tensing up hinders performance by slowing reactions and increasing fatigue. Relaxation requires ...

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Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure-at least in the short term-but the longer term effects are unclear, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing research published in the open ...