mind-body connection

noun

UK /ˌmaɪnd ˈbɒdi kəˈnekʃən/

US /ˌmaɪnd ˈbɑːdi kəˈnekʃən/

The way your thoughts and feelings can affect how your body feels.

When she feels nervous, her stomach hurts, which shows the mind-body connection.

SYNONYMS

mind-body link thought-body relationship mental-physical link psychosomatic link

RELATED WORDS

wellness stress relaxation meditation health

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The idea that staying calm can help your body stay healthy.

Yoga helps her relax and supports the mind-body connection.

3. How your body can change how you think and feel.

A good night's sleep shows the mind-body connection because you feel happier.

4. A way of thinking about health that treats thoughts and body together.

The doctor talked about the mind-body connection when teaching us to manage stress.