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 ...

For decades, one of the greatest challenges to treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on May 13, 2025. Find that audio here. Recent plane crashes in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Toronto may be making you feel slightly nervous about ...

As the political climate intensifies, anxiety levels for many Americans have reached an all-time high. No matter your stance, strong emotions, both positive and negative, can lead to stress. Dr.

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 ...

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 ...

If you struggle with a fear of flying, reading about crashes can make things worse. This can fuel anxiety for those with aerophobia (fear of flying), especially when they're constantly exposed to such ...

Alma shares more about tax season stress, the psychology behind why IRS forms are so stressful, and eight ...