My mother was never one to relax much throughout her life, but what busy mother makes time for herself? It was to the point of her always having to be doing something, even if that was simply pacing, ...

Long-term stress has become a growing health concern. It can cause or make worse a range of physical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease (e.g., Steptoe & Kivimäki, 2012) and mental health issues ...

We need to learn to relax. In my experience, this is quite important in grief. It's important because in grief we usually feel sadness, tension, worry - all emotions not conducive to relaxation or to ...

Doing nothing is not a waste of time. In fact, if you do nothing correctly, it’s an important part of good health. Physical relaxation helps manage stress and can help you be more mentally alert and ...

I have a couple of friends who hang out in the cafe at Barnes and Noble where they read and visit with friends. They are experts on robbing banks and dodging bullets. Bonnie and Clyde (oops, I mean ...