Sensory deprivation tanks force you into a meditative state by eliminating sound, light, and touch. Multiple studies have shown sensory deprivation tanks relieve anxiety and depression. I tried one at ...

Sensory deprivation tanks create a sound- and light-free space that many find deeply relaxing. Evidence suggests floating may help improve focus and relieve anxiety, depression, and pain. If you'd ...

It’s completely dark; so dark there’s no difference if your eyes are opened or closed. You can’t hear anything but your own breath and you’re alone with nothing but your thoughts. You’re naked, ...

A few months ago, a mysterious new business opened in my neighborhood: a “flotation therapy center” offering one-hour sessions in sensory deprivation tanks. “Aren’t you curious?” beckoned the sandwich ...

NORTHGLENN, Colo. — The capsule was small and dark and the water smelled a bit like a used gym sock, but Caleb Preuss, 28, climbed in anyway, lying supine in a bath of saline. Once inside, the ...

Until now, if you wanted a sensory deprivation flotation tank in your home you’d better be a tech millionaire or international arms dealer, based on how much they cost. With prices that can easily ...

In mental health care, it’s not uncommon for patients to pursue complementary therapies to manage mental illness. As a psychiatrist, I’ve seen patients who take dozens of daily vitamin supplements.

— -- I get really nervous before my rec league soccer games. I play goalkeeper and like many athletes (using the term loosely here), I put way too much pressure on myself. The day of a match, I ...