Fear is an instinctive reaction essential for survival, but it can also become a hindrance in daily life, particularly in ...

New research shows how the brain overcomes instinctive fear and has helped scientists get a better understanding of how our brains work.

Imagine sitting around a campfire, enjoying the company of close friends, when a menacing tiger bursts from the woods, ready ...

The fear response is necessary to keep us safe and ultimately for our survival," says Zachary Sikora, a psychologist at ...

Now, fear can be useful: Evolution wired our brains to respond to perceived threats with a powerful "flight or fight" response — making adrenaline pour into our veins, our hearts race ...

On March 11, the world changed. That was the day the novel coronavirus was officially declared a pandemic. I never dreamed that in my lifetime we would be facing a pandemic. It is terrifying. I ...

Next, from the List of Fears and Worries worksheet, you will select a specific fear or worry to be the target of your mission plan. When doing so, there are some important things to keep in mind: Can ...

While many of those insecurities originate from a difficult father, according to Mary Trump, they are also shaped by existential fears that are common in our death-denying culture. As he begins ...