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The modern mind is rarely at rest; it is in chronic activation mode, toggling between thoughts about the past and worries ...

Research by Stephen Porges, Ph.D. has found that when another person is empathically attuned, he or she sends signals to us that unconsciously calm us. To automatically control stress when flying, we ...

Anxiety is best managed when the brain becomes less reactive to threats. Benzodiazepines can interfere with the learning process that leads to better anxiety management.

Lavender has been used for centuries to calm nerves, soothe stress, and help people sleep—but modern neuroscience finally explains why. When you inhale lavender’s natural compounds, they travel ...