We could all use a spa day. But if your schedule — or wallet — is stopping you from getting some professional pampering, you can at least turn your own home into a spa for an hour or two. Michele ...

In normal times, between work, family life, and recreation, it can be easy to forget to carve out some peaceful personal space — but when a crisis strikes, the need to let go of stress can be crucial.

Relaxation is about more than taking a breather, or spending time on a hobby. It can have a long-term impact on your health by lessening stress and improving overall well-being. For some, it can be ...

Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure-at least in the short term-but the longer term effects are unclear, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing research published in the open ...

When women—runners or not—hear “pelvic floor,” their minds likely go straight to kegel exercises. And that’s no surprise, really, given the history: A doctor in the 1940s, Arnold Kegel, worked with ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. The military sleep ...