When athletes line up at the start of a race, the crowd often hushes in anticipation until the quiet is broken by the crack of a starter pistol. The discharge sounds like a real gunshot, yet most ...

What are you secretly scared of?

Millions of individuals experience debilitating levels of anxiety, with phobias being the most common anxiety disorder. Sub-categories of phobias include: Source: sethink/Pixabay Animals, with spiders ...

I always thought phobias were dramatic inhibitions that stopped your life dead, like the germaphobe who practically lives in Saran Wrap to avoid contamination or the guy who can’t fly to his sister’s ...

As an ICU nurse and EMT, Kathy Machuga has seen it all, and yet she is still scared to death of going to the dentist. "It is like anxiety on steroids," she said. "It's a terrible thing. I cannot ...

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Nearly one-third of us will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in our lives. Why do some people overcome their fears while others become incapacitated? The answer might be in our genes.

Hand sanitizer still sits by the door in many homes, and nobody thinks twice about it. Wiping a shopping cart handle or ...

Many travelers experience irrational fears, such as losing a passport or being a victim of crime, that can negatively affect their trips. Experts suggest that preparation and research can help ground ...

Anxiety about visiting the dentist is very common. Dentist phobias are more severe and can prevent people from getting the care they need. With support, dental phobias are treatable. Options include ...