The beloved Sesame Street character Elmo is a fan of humming. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images) “To many people who grew up watching Sesame Street, Elmo and his friends provide a safe space ...

This simple act sooths our anxiety caused by that voice inside our heads filled with negativity. What ever our inner meanie says to put us in a bad head space, this is one way to combat those ...

Humming is often viewed as one of the simplest activities that we indulge in, often unconsciously, sometimes humming a tune, or just softly buzzing to ourselves. This modest behavior does a lot more ...

Did you know that a simple “mmm” sound could be the key to reducing stress and calming your mind? It may sound surprising, but humming isn’t just a pleasant sound—it’s a powerful tool that can help ...

New PSA features Elmo and friends showing how humming can help support people’s emotional well-being as part of a series of activities for the ‘Love, Your Mind’ campaign. Elmo and friends from Sesame ...

Humming seems too simple to have real health benefits. But researchers discovered that deliberate humming dramatically increases nitric oxide production in your sinuses, which acts as natural defense ...

In this age of booming social media, wellness trends are everywhere. Some vanish overnight, while others surprise us by earning the approval of doctors and research-backed practitioners. These aren’t ...

Elmo established himself as a mental health advocate when he took to X, formerly Twitter, two months ago to ask his followers, “How is everybody doing?” The simple question received a resounding ...

Humming, a simple act, significantly boosts nitric oxide production, a molecule vital for cardiovascular and brain health. This increase dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and activates the ...