Anxiety can cause many physical symptoms, including swallowing difficulties. It activates the fight-or-flight response, which releases stress hormones to prepare you for potential threats. It may ...

People with anxiety often live in a world of worries and ruminations. While these don't necessarily eventuate, negative events happen to everyone. Examples: Your spouse announces they want a divorce, ...

Many people feel powerless to change their familiar and often anxiety-inducing ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. “I get super anxious every time I make presentations or participate in meetings at ...

At some point, anxiety and stress affect everyone. They can manifest differently in different people, and the level of anxiety one experiences can vary. Still, there is one thing for sure: there are ...

Recovering from a car accident involves more than just physical healing; the emotional aftermath can be just as challenging.

Even though it’s happening thousands of miles away, many Americans say they’re feeling uneasy and tense about what the future ...

If you find yourself worrying that your child with allergies will have an anaphylactic reaction every time they leave the house, you’re not alone. Research shows that parents who have children with ...

When Katie Coleman was diagnosed at age 29 with a softball-sized tumor on her right kidney and a host of smaller growths in her liver, she was stunned. That astonishment quickly gave way to feelings ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Lucy McBride, doctor of internal medicine and podcast host, about managing election anxiety. I was out to dinner this past week - big group - when someone at our ...

Alma reports that tax anxiety affects many, causing stress during filing. Tips include breaking tasks down, seeking support, and regulating emotions.

Dental anxiety can stem from trauma, pain, embarrassment, or mental health issues. Psychological and pharmacological strategies are both effective—especially when combined. Virtual reality and ...

THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Christmas can be a time of togetherness, fun, and relaxation. Yet, it can also bring unique challenges—particularly ...