Relaxation
What It Really Feels Like to Get a Massage Using Real Knives
The ancient Chinese practice is surprisingly relaxing and healing.
I Got 'Brain Surgery' from a Doctor Whose Card I Found in the Street
I had an hour-long immersive experience in an attempt to relax. But what was I really paying for?
The Introspective Parts of Our Brains Are Getting Out of Shape
Researchers call it "hurry sickness": The more we overload our schedules, the more we strengthen the task-oriented network of the brain.
A Short Run May Help You Focus Better Than Meditating
Moderate exercise translates to immediate benefits for brain functioning, a new study shows.
How to Actually Relax on Vacation
Do vacation right, and you’ll feel less stressed, tired, and dissatisfied, and more happy and energized when you return.
Give Yourself a Brain Massage With 10 Straight Hours of Ocean Footage
A new YouTube video brings serene "oceanscapes" to you.
Things Theresa May Could Do to Relax
Or at least pretend she that does, so that she can seem vaguely human.
Your Sunday Meal Prep Is Actually a Form of Therapy
Why your mundane Sunday activities are so damn comforting.
Shabbat Is an Underrated Way to Destress
Wine, weed, and unplugging—your ancient Jewish guide to modern-day stress relief.
Sleeplessness Gives You the Cognitive Abilities of a Drunk Person
You can get through the day—but expect to kind of suck.