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Real or perceived threats can trigger the well-known "fight or flight response" in humans and other animals. Adrenaline flows, and the stressed individual's heart pumps faster, the muscles work harder, the brain sharpens and non-essential systems shut down. The whole organism responds in concert in order to survive.

May is Better sleep Month, so it's a good time to take a look at your sleep habits to see if they are affecting your anxiety. If you feel...

If you are one of the many people with panic disorder who also have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), you may be relieved to know you're not alone. April is IBS...

The upcoming presidential election in the United States has taken center stage in the daily news. We hear a lot about the major candidates, but do you know their stances...

On the Forum, Melissa writes: I have struggled in the past with an anxiety/panic disorder. I controlled it and got on with my life. Suddenly life got hard again, and...

What happens when agoraphobia becomes so crippling that the sufferer is unable to get urgent medical treatment? In New Zealand, Tracey Ward found herself in just such a situation. Three...

Be sure to stop by About.com's new Phobias Site. Maintained by Lisa Fritscher, the site provides all the basics on phobias, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information. You'll also find...

If you are between the ages of 16 and 28, and you have agoraphobia, MTV may be interested in talking to you. Here is the casting call I received: Do you...

Genetic factors that are associated with common fears change with age, a new study finds. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University found that some factors decline in importance during childhood and...

People with anxiety disorders may have low levels of a brain chemical known as neuropeptide Y (NPY), according to researchers at the National Institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism (NIAAA)....