TAMPA (BLOOM) – There is a Hillsborough County Program called ‘CALM’ giving teachers and parents of preschoolers tools to help children under age five learn social emotional skills. ‘CALM’ Trainer and ...

Anxiety relief techniques that don’t require a prescription are dominating wellness searches in 2026, and vagus nerve ...

The 4-7-8 breathing technique for sleep is often recommend as an easy calming exercise for those who struggle to drift off, but how does it compare to the Wim Hof method? And which controlled ...

In today's world, where work demands, personal responsibilities, and the constant flow of information can create high levels of stress, anxiety has become a growing concern for many people. While ...

Calm is rolling out a suite of new features to make it easier for people to fit mindfulness into their lives. Most notably, the app is launching “Taptivities,” which are interactive text-based stories ...

Repetitive behaviors like going for walks, twiddling your thumbs, yoga or breathing exercises can help your body calm itself naturally, similar to how rocking soothes a baby, according to Jared ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. In yoga, focusing on and controlling your breathing is called pranayama. Slowing down how fast you ...

Your body’s alarm system has been blaring all day. Deadlines loom, notifications ping, and that familiar tension creeps into your shoulders and jaw. You’re operating in survival mode, with your ...

Have you ever thought that if you stressed less it could not only help you feel better but look better too? I’m Joey Thurman and I have some tools for you to bring your body from a state of stress aka ...