Anxiety is part of the body’s built-in alarm system, alerting us to danger in the surrounding environment, according to ...

When Vanessa Walilko was in her late 20s, she got strep throat—and then she got it again and again. Because she’s allergic to strep bacteria, she says her illness turned into scarlet fever several ...

People with anxiety disorders have measurably lower levels of an essential brain nutrient, according to a new meta-analysis, ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. We all experience stress, worry, and nervousness from time to time — but when these feelings become overwhelming and constant, it might be a sign ...

During that time, one's heart beats faster and one's body breathes harder, creating a feedback loop that makes it difficult to catch one's breath. "It's almost like they are trying to race each other ...

Many people get nervous in social situations, but at what point do nerves turn into full blown social anxiety?

I learned that I suffer from anxiety when, some 10 years ago at the age of 20, I checked myself into a hospital for what I was convinced was an impending heart attack. My chest felt tight, my ...

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 ...