April is National Stress Awareness Month. Emma Parkhurst provides some stress-relieving techniques to lighten the load.

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is ...

Laughter has many health benefits, including reducing stress, increasing endorphins, improving immune function, easing ...

Stress is a natural part of life. But stressors like work, school and caregiving—not to mention the everyday demands on your time and energy—can overwhelm your nervous system, making it feel ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. It’s Christmas Eve, which for many of ...

Adaptogens may help with stress management, mental focus, sleep, and energy, though the effects can vary by individual and herb. Common adaptogens like ginseng, ashwagandha, L-theanine, and Lion's ...

Becoming a parent is one of life’s great joys. However, experiencing pregnancy, regardless of outcome, can be accompanied by high levels of stress, fear, and uncertainties revolving around the ...

Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit. The habit dates back at least 8,000 years to Scandinavia, where people ...

It’s Therapy Thursday. Katherine Phillips sat down with Fresno mentor and educator Rici Bell, MA, MACF, to talk about how ...

It seems that the moment colder weather graces us, two things happen. First, the cozy ease of the season begins to set in. We take a moment to get caught up in the vision of weighted blankets, warm ...