Fear of flying, also known as aerophobia, is common. Here’s what it is, what it looks like, and expert-recommended ways to deal with it.

Claustrophobia. Germophobia. Agoraphobia. You’ve likely heard of these extreme fears that can impact a person’s ability to go about their day-to-day life. A lesser-known phobia is hodophobia ― a fear ...

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Aviophobia affects 6.5 percent of the population. "Aviophobia, a fear of flying, affects 6.5 percent of the population, according to the National Institute of Mental Health." Getty Images Oct. 7, 2013 ...

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