Tampa (BLOOM) – Massage therapy has been practiced for thousands of years as a means of healing and relaxation. In recent times, there has been a growing interest in understanding the scientific basis ...

A study finds that 10 minutes of massage or relaxation can activate the body’s system for overcoming stress. Share on Pinterest Image credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images. The damaging effects of stress ...

For once, there’s something you already love that could also yield mental health benefits! With the first monotherapy study ever completed using massage to address an anxiety disorder, Emory ...

Stress is an inevitable part of life. It is nearly impossible to remove all stress from day-to-day life. Stress is physiological and psychological responses to situations the body and mind find to be ...

Stress is an inevitable part of life. It is nearly impossible to remove all stress from day-to-day life. Stress is physiological and psychological responses to situations the body and mind find to be ...

The American Institute of Stress estimates that stress in the workplace costs U.S. corporations over $300 billion annually. Many companies in high-stress industries or those with a strong culture of ...

Massage alters EEG activity, increases parasympathetic activity, and decreases cortisol levels Massage is widely used in all cultures to evoke feelings of deep relaxation and reduced anxiety. The ...

The benefits of massages are well documented: they provide stress relief, relax stiff muscles, and deliver soothing self-care. But a new study shows that couples who skip the pro and instead massage ...