SUNDAY, Jan. 9, 2005 (HealthDayNews) -- Stressed out? Try some deep breathing.
It can help you relax by easing muscle tension, slowing your heart rate, and lowering your blood pressure, says an article in the January issue of Mayo Clinic's Women's HealthSource. As little as five minutes of deep breathing a day can help you feel more calm, refreshed and alert.
The article offers some advice on how to achieve relaxation through breathing:
Practicing deep breathing can help you reduce anxiety, conserve energy, relieve muscle tension, and improve your sleep and concentration, the article noted.
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The American Academy of Family Physicians has more about dealing with stress.