Scientists say anxiety is very useful and adaptive, warning us of threats in our environment. But chronic anxiety, or anxiety that interferes with daily life, can harm our mental and physical health.

That tense feeling right before you get on the blocks is something many swimmers experience prior to their races. You get a little shaky, thoughts begin to race, you nervously jump up and down. Partly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not sure about you, but nervous energy comes at me like a bat out of hell. And, of course, it’s always at ...

Depression and anxiety are linked to a higher risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke, and researchers now think they ...

Anger and anxiety describe agitated physiological states and are sensations generated by your body’s response to threats. When states of agitation are sustained, your body’s physiology causes physical ...

Patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain ...

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Considering the emotional and physical experiences of anxiety — feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes, according to the American Psychological Association — alongside general ...

Diagnosing medical conditions can sometimes be challenging, especially when symptoms overlap between different disorders. This is particularly true for POTS and anxiety, conditions that can share ...

You’re familiar with anxiety and depression. But can you have both at the same time? And how does treatment differ for the two? Nearly 103 million American adults will deal with a mental health issue ...

Sunsets are a beautiful thing to watch, but the feelings that can accompany them? Not so much. Hundreds of people have taken to Reddit revealing that they experience anxiety, panic, and a general ...

Not sure about you, but nervous energy comes at me like a bat out of hell. And, of course, it’s always at the literal worst moments. Big job interview? My heart races like it’s at the Olympics.