Physical fitness enhances a general sense of well-being. If you wish to reduce your level of stress or improve symptoms of depression and anxiety, exercise can help. The field of psychiatry has ...

Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure and fear. It is late at ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from ...

Somatic exercises focus on awareness or perception of physical movements and tap into the mind-body connection to help improve mental health and relieve physical tension. Many of us have felt that ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

One of the mysteries of the human mind we are only beginning to delve into is the relationship between thought and movement–how our brains and bodies relate to one another. That our physical bodies’ ...

In today's fast-paced world, health is no longer limited to physical fitness alone. International Mind-Body Wellness Day highlights the deep connection between mental and physical well-being, ...

How to Practice a Body Scan, Step by Step Body scan meditation involves slowing down and tuning into the sensations in your body without judgment. It doesn’t require a lot of time out of your day or ...

True professional success doesn’t just come from intelligence or ambition; it starts with how we care for and connect with ourselves. Tuning into the body’s signals and aligning them with the mind’s ...

They are particularly interested in whether mind-body retreats can benefit people with chronic pain, mood disorders or immune-related conditions. Looking ahead, the research team plans to investigate ...