Just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation like mindful breathing, body scans, mindful walking and loving-kindness meditation can lower stress levels in a meaningful way. Here’s what you need to know.
Just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation like mindful breathing, body scans, mindful walking and loving-kindness meditation can lower stress levels in a meaningful way. Here’s what you need to know.
Heading into a stressful event? A hug from your partner can lower biological stress response and reduce cortisol levels. Learn more.

Feeling overwhelmed? Science shows taking a moment to listen to birds can help lower your stress response. Learn more!
Our bodies and brain thrive on short-term acute “stress” exposure by ramping up growth and repair. Here are three science-backed ways to increase resilience with hormesis.