According to a new study, people who regularly go to the sauna enjoy better physical and mental health than people who don’t. Why? Because of the heat.

UC San Diego researchers find that a weeklong mind-body retreat led to rapid changes in brain function and blood biology, boosting resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery—showing how meditation and related practices can quickly impact health.

A new study links anxiety about physical deterioration to an accelerated pace of aging, suggesting that specific psychological stressors can physically manifest at the molecular level.

Short breathing exercises can prevent sudden spikes in heart rate and anxiety. A new study reveals that just a few minutes of controlled breathing keeps physiological stress markers from rising when individuals face an intimidating social evaluation.