While anxiety helps us spot danger and avoid it, too much anxiety and experiencing anxiety when something is not dangerous can be very upsetting for children. It can also keep children from engaging ...

Doctors have long known stress is bad for the body, but a new study backs it up. It says work-related strain can put people at risk for atrial fibrillation — an irregular, rapid heart rhythm that ...

Stress can seriously impact your physical and mental health if not managed properly. While a little stress can be motivating, chronic stress can have serious consequences. It’s like a silent enemy ...

Americans have been worrying about the negative health impact of our fast pace of life since the Industrial Revolution, but in the last few decades, the concept of “stress” has spread to almost every ...

When midlife women show up to the doctor with chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, sudden fatigue or a racing heart, the explanation they're given is often swift-and familiar. Stress. Anxiety ...

Mental health problems are seen increasing in people of all ages, now the risk has increased in children as well. If we look at the data, it is known that the risk of mental health problems is being ...

Ulcers, those gnawing sores in the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), often bring visions of greasy food or over-the-counter pain relievers to mind. While these factors can ...

The chances are fairly high that either you or a loved one has had a history of anxiety. In any given year about 17% of us will have an anxiety disorder—and over our lives, about 28% of us will have ...

Anxious people are frequently hyper-concerned with being perceived positively by others. However, a catch-22 is that anxiety can sometimes lead to behaving in ways that make a poor impression. The ...

New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) shows that higher body mass index ...

Chronic stress may impact hormone balance, ovulation and reproductive health, making conception harder for some couples ...

Stress symptoms in women can manifest as both physical and psychological problems, including anxiety, sleep disturbances, and changes in menstrual patterns. Women may experience stress differently ...