There are many mindfulness methods that aim to quiet the mind, but one method that is especially beloved by sleep doctors to ease the transition to dreamland is called progressive muscle relaxation. I ...

Progressive muscle relaxation is where you tense and then relax different muscle groups of the body. This technique helps release physical tension which often comes along with stress. Starting from ...

Targeting major muscle groups, like the hamstrings, quadriceps, and back can drastically improve flexibility. Take time with each area by holding stretches for at least 30 seconds. This time period ...

Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible exercises for people with arthritis. Walking improves cardiovascular ...

To tackle the issue, lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho suggests incorporating nighttime brain exercises into one's routine.

Flexing your muscles isn’t just about looking good; it can also boost your mental and physical health by treating headaches, high blood pressure, digestive problems, and more. Here’s what you need to ...

When sleep isn’t coming easily, we’ll do almost anything to force ourselves into a deep slumber. Counting sheep, muscle relaxation exercises, tart cherry juice, melatonin … the list of home remedies ...

With increasing age, you eventually start to lose muscle, and it is totally normal. But it doesn't need to be permanent. After the age of 30, we naturally lose up to 5% of muscle mass in every passing ...

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 ...

Fitness is in. According to Bloomberg, there are now more than 90,000 fitness centers in the United States, and gym usage is stronger than it was before the pandemic; in January 2023, gym usage was ...

The authors of a new meta-analysis of prior studies wanted to determine how much time adults should spend doing muscle-strengthening exercises each week. They conclude that doing 30–60 minutes of ...