If you’ve listened to Brené Brown, the research professor whose TedTalk on vulnerability went viral (a must-watch), you may have heard her mention “square breathing.” She uses it herself to calm down ...

Stress can strike at any time. There's the obvious circumstances — like while you're in a high-stakes work meeting or when you're dealing with money-related issues and the tension headaches never ...

Breathing techniques may reduce stress and anxiety, help a person get to sleep, or support treatment for lung conditions. Some techniques work to give immediate relief. Others may work best with ...

Breathing seems simple. After all, everyone is constantly breathing to stay alive. However, taking the time to breathe a little better can offer surprising health benefits, like easing stress and ...

Cowritten by Nathalie Boutros and Tchiki Davis. When you’re approaching a deadline at work, struggling to get your children out the door in the morning, dreading a difficult but important exam, or ...

Box breathing is a technique that involves four simple steps to focus on your breath and relax. Try box breathing by inhaling for 4 seconds, holding it for 4, exhaling for 4, and holding again for 4.