Try this: Hum your favorite song for the next 20 seconds. Now, don't you feel better? In fact, there's no better way to calm your mind and boost your spirits than by humming a happy tune. Plus, ...

Humming sounds is a simple and affordable way to reduce stress and calm the nervous system. This practice is the basis of the yogic breathing technique bhramari pranayama, or "bee breathing." ...

(RNS) — As someone who lives alone in New York City, there have been moments in the past year when I’ve felt as if I’ve stayed too long at a silent retreat. During the early days of quarantine, the ...

Studies show that when it comes to silencing your mind, sound may be the most effective tool. Studies have found that sounds like flowing water or rhythmic music can positively impact the brain, ...

OK, confession time. I love Teddy Pendergrass. I was on a road trip a few days ago listening to this song... (SOUNDBITE OF HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUENOTES SONG, "DON'T LEAVE ME THIS WAY") RASCOE: ...