Like a lot of people, I rely on calming apps to help me wind down after chaotic days. With three kids and a busy schedule, every day is chaotic for me. For years, the Calm app has been my go-to for ...

Your voice is more than sound—it’s an extension of your body and mind. Building a strong, controlled voice requires more than just talent; it demands consistent practice, awareness, and healthy habits ...

Humming can have positive effects on the part of the brain that controls mood, anxiety, cognition and memory. Follow these exercises to use your voice to relax.

For years, I’ve taught others that using your voice is one of the easiest ways to calm down. As a clinical speech-language pathologist, I support people with communication and voice disorders and ...

If you've been gripping the great armchair of life, this week's All Songs Considered is here to help, with songs to lower the shoulders and slow the blood. NPR Music's Hazel Cills and Stephen Thompson ...

In today’s fast-paced and overstimulated world, using a soothing voice when talking to children of any age can have profound effects. It helps reduce anxieties, counter life’s pressures, provide a ...

When we reach for songs to slow the blood, we find a lot of recurring themes. It's not just calming washes of amorphous, ambient tones. These are songs with something your brain can hold on to, with ...

Cynthia Erivo is known for her powerful pipes. She’s been recognized for her work on Broadway in The Color Purple and on the big screen for her Oscar-nominated song “Stand Up.” Right now, the ...

Reducing stress over the long term involves eating a nutritious diet, getting adequate exercise and logging sufficient hours of sleep. But when Uncle Joe at the holiday feast is repeating a story that ...