If you thought that anxiety attacks and panic attacks were the same thing, you’re not alone. The terms are often used interchangeably and some of the symptoms overlap between the two. However, there ...

Physical symptoms of an anxiety/panic attack, like heart palpitations, chest pain, and breathlessness, can mimic those seen with a heart attack. One key way to differentiate symptoms between a panic ...

As I sank into my couch after a long day, I felt that familiar drop in my stomach and flush of heat rise in my face. “Oh no.” I thought to myself, immediately. “I must be getting anxious. That’s not ...

Having a panic attack? You're not alone. Learn how to ride it out with kind, practical steps—like grounding, breathing, and support. Help is here, right now.

Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian receives funding from the Wellcome Trust. Her research work is conducted within the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Mental Health and Neurodegeneration ...

You can practice progressive muscle relaxation to relieve throat tension and make swallowing easier. Try diaphragmatic breathing to relax your throat muscles and ease swallowing difficulties.

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Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on May 13, 2025. Find that audio here. Recent plane crashes in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Toronto may be making you feel slightly nervous about ...

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 ...