"Managing Anger: The Surprising Solution to Avoiding Venting and Exercise"

New research suggests that venting anger is not effective at reducing rage, and instead, techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, or counting to 10 are more effective at decreasing anger and aggression by lowering physiological arousal. Activities that increase arousal, such as jogging, were found to be generally ineffective or even counterproductive. The study, involving over 150 studies and 10,000 participants, highlights the importance of reducing arousal levels to manage anger, and suggests that strategies for coping with stress can also be beneficial for anger management.