Most people think claustrophobia simply means being afraid of small rooms or elevators. While that's part of it, the truth runs much deeper than casual usage suggests. Claustrophobic people are not ...

Exercise or relaxation—which truly lowers panic attacks? New research suggests one clearly outperforms the other, and the ...

One of the most important shifts happening in healthcare is the integration of physical health and behavioral health. At Newport Mental Health, this isn’t a new idea. It's something we've known for a ...

Patients with panic related-anxiety (i.e., panic attacks or panic disorder) frequently present to emergency departments (EDs) with cardiopulmonary complaints but are often undiagnosed, which can lead ...

As life gets busy, it’s easy for stress to pile up. Sometimes, this stress can bubble over into really intense feelings that feel overwhelming. You might notice your heart racing, muscles tensing, or ...

Call 911 immediately if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or any sudden symptoms. Heart attack symptoms in women can be different and include nausea and upper back pain. Panic attacks and ...

Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful. By Christina Caron Jane Griffin, 71, knew that her husband was dying — he had been ...

Anxiety attacks can last from minutes to several days, depending on the person. Panic attacks are intense, short-term episodes that typically last five to 20 minutes. Strategies like positive ...

Cristel Paiz locks the door of her Berwyn yoga studio before dimming the lights and sitting on her pink yoga mat. “Bring your mind to this moment,” Paiz says in Spanish as she guides four women of ...

The reviews are in: Aimee Lou Wood's latest project, the tender rom-com TV show Film Club, has us all reaching for the hankies! The show follows Aimee's character Evie as she navigates agoraphobia ...

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