Every living creature has a threat-avoidance response that involves every cell in their bodies. Humans are unique in that we possess language and can name it. Anxiety is a word that describes this ...

Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut feeling. These are all phrases many people use to describe fear and anxiety. You have likely felt anxiety inside your chest or stomach, and ...

Everyone has felt anxiety. But what exactly is it, and when is it something to, well, be anxious about? Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear and uneasiness, according to the National Library of ...

“Inside Out 2” delivers a fresh crop of emotions for Riley, the film’s 13-year-old protagonist, who begins the story at the cusp of puberty. Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy and Ennui join the core ...

With May 1 marking the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, may we boldly ask, “What does anxiety mean to you?” Sounds audacious, but that was the question posed to strangers in a couple of New ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety frequently coexist, especially in children. While they are distinct conditions, they often have overlapping symptoms. As a result, it can be ...

Anxiety can ramp up as estrogen production fluctuates in perimenopause. You can take steps to lower stress and increase calm during this important transition. Share on Pinterest SteveLuker/Getty ...

I’ve lived with anxiety disorders since my mid-20s. For 5 to 15 years, they evolved, spiraling into a panic disorder and eventually expanding into a general anxiety disorder. In those early years, I ...