A good way of doing this is adding practice into your nighttime routine. Lying in bed in the evening without a to-do list on ...

Emotional regulation skills for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may include identifying triggers, managing stress, and trying breathing exercises. OCD involves distressing, intrusive, and ...

The 4 7 8 method doesn't work for me when I'm anxious, but this psychological hack always helps me fall asleep in minutes.

The Postdoc Slam 2024 winners from left to right are Colin Hoy, PhD (third place, tie), Sonia Nocera, PhD (second place and People’s Choice Award), Alicer K. Andrew, PhD (third place, tie), and ...

When we open and relax into the energy in the breath, when our breathing is coordinated, and the breathing mechanism is strong and flexible, when we add the secret sauce of conscious intention to the ...

Take short, forceful inhales and exhale through your nose at a steady rhythm. Aim for 20 to 30 breaths in quick succession (around one breath per second), then pause and take a deep, controlled inhale ...

Breathwork has been shown to help regulate your autonomic nervous system (ANS) through vagal stimulation, and it may also ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a brain pathway that connects the frontal cortex to the brainstem, offering potential therapeutic targets for anxiety, panic, and PTSD. Study: A ...

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, ...

The psychologist María José Òrtola has discussed the many different forms that anxiety can take on, depending on the person.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're suffering from anxiety related to COVID-19 or hurricane season, one simple way to help manage it is a deep breathing technique many doctors are now prescribing ...