To reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety, these are the pressure points experts recommend you try for relief in the moment.

Researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., have identified an abnormal link between the autonomic and central nervous systems, specifically via communication ...

Three in 5 Americans experience anxiety over world events, family safety, or financial security, according to a recent mental ...

Aerobic exercise, like running or cycling, has the most evidence for improving anxiety. Other forms of exercise, like yoga, dancing, and Pilates, also offer anti-anxiety benefits, but the key is to ...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: As a measure of systemic health, heart rate variability (HRV) can strongly and independently predict adverse future prognosis.1–3 Reduced HRV has been correlated to numerous ...

Acupressure provides a natural, quick method to calm anxiety by stimulating specific body points, activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Resea ...

Much of this adaptation process involves your autonomic nervous system, which regulates your internal organs and the makeup of your body’s chemistry. When you feel threatened, your body reacts by ...

Booking a three-course dinner on a Saturday night for a first date can be nerve-racking with or without an anxiety disorder diagnosis. Instead, try starting with something low-stakes, like grabbing a ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (aka VNS) helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system to relax the body and bring things back into balance. “The goal of vagus nerve stimulation is to improve vagal tone, ...