Discover how a simple massage session can do more than just relax your muscles. Science reveals that massage therapy can ...

Massage alters EEG activity, increases parasympathetic activity, and decreases cortisol levels Massage is widely used in all cultures to evoke feelings of deep relaxation and reduced anxiety. The ...

Stress is an inevitable part of life. It is nearly impossible to remove all stress from day-to-day life. Stress is physiological and psychological responses to situations the body and mind find to be ...

For once, there’s something you already love that could also yield mental health benefits! With the first monotherapy study ever completed using massage to address an anxiety disorder, Emory ...

Hand massage was proven to not only reduce patient anxiety while undergoing chemotherapy, but also to strengthen nurse-patient relationships. Chemotherapy infusions are likely to be uncomfortable and ...

We’ve always known that downtime is important to reduce job stress and recharge your batteries so you’re on top of your game at work. Now neuroscientists have gotten in on the act with a new study in ...

Abhyanga is a massage that’s done with warm oil. The oil is applied on the entire body, from the scalp to the soles of your feet. It’s the most popular massage in Ayurveda, a traditional system of ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Massage therapy has been practiced for thousands of years as a means of healing and relaxation. In recent times, there has been a growing interest in understanding the scientific basis ...

Every other Monday, dozens of students line up around Kerckhoff Hall in anticipation of a chance to unwind. Massage Mondays – an ongoing event hosted by ASUCLA and the Undergraduate Students ...