Relaxation Techniques for Health: An Introduction

Relaxation techniques include a number of practices such as progressive relaxation, guided imagery, biofeedback, self-hypnosis, and deep breathing exercises. The goal is similar in all: to consciously produce the body’s natural relaxation response, characterized by slower breathing, lower blood pressure, and a feeling of calm and well-being. Relaxation techniques (also called relaxation response techniques) may

Stress

Stress is a physical and emotional reaction that people experience as they encounter changes in life. Stress is a normal feeling. However, long-term stress may contribute to or worsen a range of health problems including digestive disorders, headaches, sleep disorders, and other symptoms. Stress may worsen asthma and has been linked to depression, anxiety, and

Stress

Stress is a physical and emotional reaction that people experience as they encounter changes in life. Stress is a normal feeling. However, long-term stress may contribute to or worsen a range of health problems including digestive disorders, headaches, sleep disorders, and other symptoms. Stress may worsen asthma and has been linked to depression, anxiety, and

New Job Opening: Health Specialist

If you have experience assisting senior level officials in the development, coordination, and management of grants, cooperative agreements and contracts AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Division of Extramural Research! NCCAM New Job Opening: Health Specialist

New Job Opening: Health Specialist

If you have experience assisting senior level officials in the development, coordination, and management of grants, cooperative agreements and contracts AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Division of Extramural Research! NCCAM New Job Opening: Health Specialist

Health Behaviors Differ Between Two Groups of CAM Users

According to a recent analysis of the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, U.S. adults who used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for general health and well-being reported significantly better health status than those adults who used CAM to treat an illness. The NCCAM-funded analysis, published in Health Services Research, also found that these two groups

Health Behaviors Differ Between Two Groups of CAM Users

According to a recent analysis of the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, U.S. adults who used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for general health and well-being reported significantly better health status than those adults who used CAM to treat an illness. The NCCAM-funded analysis, published in Health Services Research, also found that these two groups