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The amygdala is a part of the brain important for emotional responses, especially fear. It is thought to be important in anxiety disorders. A new UC Davis study reveals new cell types in different ...

A study from the Emory University School of Medicine finds transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a targeted form of ...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be extremely challenging. People with PTSD often feel trapped in a constant state of fear, even when there is no real danger. They may have trouble ...

We've all been overexposed to fear lately. Daily reports of affordability, political fragmentation, and conflict in the Middle East all feed into our angst. The emotional pushback on these abnormal ...

Research by Stephen Porges, Ph.D. has found that when another person is empathically attuned, he or she sends signals to us that unconsciously calm us. To automatically control stress when flying, we ...

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Equanimity is a sense of calm and composure. It's the polar opposite of stress. Myriad posters, t-shirts, and greeting cards espouse the virtues of staying calm, especially when adversity strikes.