A national survey of more than 26,000 U.S. adults conducted by the Centers for Disease Control found that the use of meditation increased more than threefold between 2012 and 2017, from 4.2 percent to ...

People have used meditation to soothe anxious thoughts for thousands of years, and research shows it’s a promising treatment for those with anxiety. Roughly 19% of U.S. adults live with an anxiety ...

Guided meditation is a form of meditation that involves following the lead of an expert when practicing techniques such as breathing, visualization and mantra repetitions. There’s no pressure to ...

In the past few months, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, videos of violence against Black individuals — from police killings to attacks against protesters — have ...

Daily life can get loud, and meditation apps offer a simple way to carve out a little breathing room. You do not need experience to start, and you do not need to commit to long sessions either. Most ...

You can’t control this chaotic world, but the best meditation apps can help you control how you react to it, one deep breath at a time ‘The bedroom should be an oasis’: five common sleep problems, ...

Over the past few months, I’ve been hearing more and more accounts of people using meditation to successfully manage their worries or distress. There’s also plenty of research support for the ...

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When it comes to meditation and relaxation techniques, deep breathing is a good go-to — but it’s not the only mindfulness tool at your disposal. You can also tap into the power of your imagination ...

Sleep meditation apps can help people who have insomnia or difficulty falling asleep. Most apps feature guided meditations that use the spoken word to guide a person through a relaxing exercise. Apps ...