As long as I believed the bear of anxiety was chasing me, my body believed I was under threat and responded accordingly.

Dear Cathy, My wife and I have a wonderful companion in Julia, a loving, playful four-year-old King Charles Spaniel. There are two situations that are concerning. The first occurs when one of us ...

Heroes come in two varieties. Some wear capes others wear fur, floppy ears, and a human sense. When Sophie boarded her flight, she was bracing for what she called “the worst flight anxiety.” Her heart ...

As the cold beer ran down my throat, the sharpness of my self-conscious thoughts started to lose its edge. The conversation started to flow, and the laughter became easier. The first time I discovered ...

“If you don’t have anxiety,” stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla riffs onstage, “the way I would describe it is there’s, like, an edgy improv group in your brain and it just needs a one-word suggestion ...

Anxiety can creep up at any time, in any place. But one small practice can help calm the body and mind, according to experts. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Daniel Amen — psychiatrist, ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I have two sons, ages 5 and 11. My eldest is always excited to start school and have new adventures. My younger son will begin kindergarten this year. Although he went to child care ...

Anxiety is a growing issue in modern society, with millions of people turning to medication for relief. While pills are often prescribed as a quick fix, exercise has proven to be a powerful, natural ...

House fires, mass shootings, emergency medical procedures and mental health crises. Emergencies can happen at any time — and knowing how to overcome feelings of panic, stress and indecision can be a ...

Dogs experience anxiety similarly to humans, which can manifest in destructive behaviors. Early intervention is crucial for managing dog anxiety, and recognizing signs of stress is important. Creating ...

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 ...