Mind & body

What Yoga Can Do

by Berkeley Wellness

The ancient practice of yoga is good for the mind and spirit. It’s also good for the body—and, for the back in particular, according to two recent studies, among the largest controlled trials on yoga ever done.
Be Well: Sound Mind, Sound Body

by John Swartzberg, M.D.

Exercise helps you stay sharp as you age and reduces cognitive decline. But physical activity can also improve mood, reduce anxiety and produce a sense of well-being—and may even help ease depression.
Hypnosis: Hype or Hope?

by Berkeley Wellness

People often regard hypnosis as hokum, a party trick or some sinister form of mind control. But it actually has its respectable side as a mind-body technique included under the rubric of complementary and alternative medicine.