The Hidden Connection Between Breath and Fear The Hidden Connection Between Breath and Fear (image credits: unsplash) Dysfunctional breathing is a hallmark of anxiety disorders; however, mainstays of treatments do not tackle breathing in patients suffering anxiety. Your breath might be the most underestimated weapon against anxiety you never knew you had. When panic strikes, …
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The Hidden Battle: Physical Symptoms That Betray Confidence The Hidden Battle: Physical Symptoms That Betray Confidence (image credits: unsplash) You’re standing in line at the grocery store when suddenly your heart starts racing like you’ve just run a marathon. Your palms are sweating, you feel dizzy, and all you can think about is whether the …
The Scientific Foundation of Fear Heights and Anxiety Connections The Scientific Foundation of Fear Heights and Anxiety Connections (image credits: unsplash) Research from the American Psychological Association reveals that acrophobia affects approximately three to five percent of the general population, making it one of the most prevalent specific phobias. What makes this fear particularly fascinating …
Your Brain Actually Gets Bigger During Sleep Your Brain Actually Gets Bigger During Sleep (image credits: unsplash) Recent neuroimaging studies have revealed something absolutely mind-blowing about what happens to your brain when you sleep. Research published in the journal Science in 2013 showed that brain cells literally shrink by up to 60% during sleep, creating …
The Neurobiological Foundation of Speaking Fear The Neurobiological Foundation of Speaking Fear (image credits: unsplash) Deep within our brains, the ancient fight-or-flight response still governs how we react to perceived threats, and for many people, standing before an audience triggers this primitive alarm system. Recent neuroscience research from Stanford University shows that the amygdala, our …