It’s one of the first things parents and teachers tell a child who gets upset: “Take a deep breath.” But research into the effect of deep breathing on the body’s stress response has overwhelmingly ...

In today’s fast-paced world, our minds are often overwhelmed by distractions, cluttered thoughts and self-imposed limitations. A simple yet powerful tool to manage this mental clutter is deep ...

In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become common issues affecting mental and physical well-being. Deep ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) has become a new craze in the social media age, though the practice has been around for much longer. Many YouTube channels and apps are now dedicated to ...

In this article, I discuss recent research on breathing techniques that promote relaxation, calm, and pain relief. Specifically, I review two recent investigations. Source: Pexels/Pixabay Breathing ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...

Frustrated, angry, anxious, or discouraged athletes frequently hear that from coaches, teammates, parents, and others. Those uninvolved in sports have likely received that advice from parents, ...