WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - More people are floating into relaxation with the help of sensory deprivation tanks, also known as float pods. Wausau’s only float pod is currently at ‘Modern Alternatives,’ a ...

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 ...

An hour of darkness, silence, and floating changed how I think about stillness When I invited my friend Sarah to join me in trying sensory deprivation tanks, as invented in 1954 by a so-called ...

Scientists at New York University School of Medicine reveal the important role of early experience in shaping neuronal development and brain plasticity in a new study published in the July 14 issue of ...

In a day and age where it seems everything is always running on full speed, from time to time it's nice to unplug and recenter your focus. There's a new business in Roanoke aiming to help people do ...

That's all I could see as I slowly moved my hand to feel the edge of the chamber. I'd lost track of time. Had it been 15 minutes? 30? An hour? My heart pounded as I wondered how much longer I had left ...

As a beauty journalist, a large chunk of my monthly work involves reviewing various beauty services and testing the latest buzzy treatments. I like facials in particular to work hard and go beyond ...