When Vanessa Walilko was in her late 20s, she got strep throat—and then she got it again and again. Because she’s allergic to strep bacteria, she says her illness turned into scarlet fever several ...

Was it my stress levels that caused this ... According to Parenting, a recent study found that one way parents can reduce childhood anxiety symptoms is through warmth and support. “Coldness and ...

To reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety, these are the pressure points experts recommend you try for relief in the moment. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in ...

Conversations with your doctor may not always be easy, especially when they’re about sensitive topics like increasing anxiety medication dosage. Being open and honest and bringing a list of questions ...

Rosalyn (not her real name) had no idea what she intended to do with the three boxes of spaghetti she had just dumped into her shopping cart. She didn’t want them—she certainly didn’t need them—but ...

I learned that I suffer from anxiety when, some 10 years ago at the age of 20, I checked myself into a hospital for what I was convinced was an impending heart attack. My chest felt tight, my ...

It can be scary experiencing chest pain or tightness, especially when the cause is not obvious. Many different conditions can cause chest pain including COVID-19 or anxiety. Chest pain is a ...

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When I was first diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in college, a psychologist gave me a book called The OCD Workbook. That night, in my dorm room, I read the book cover to cover and ...

I started drinking caffeine when I was 12 years old. I remember the first time I had a sip of coffee. I thought it tasted gross, but over time I got used to it. I was so young; drinking coffee didn't ...