Exercise or relaxation—which truly lowers panic attacks? New research suggests one clearly outperforms the other, and the ...

Having a rush of anxiety, feeling your heart racing, breaking out into a sweat — whether it’s a spider suddenly scurrying out in front of you or in the lead-up to a big presentation at work or school, ...

Panic disorder refers to sudden and repeated panic attacks—episodes of intense fear and discomfort that reach a peak within a few minutes—during which time the individual experiences physical symptoms ...

Short bursts of intense exercise may help reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks in patients with panic disorder.

Derealization during a panic attack can make people and objects feel unreal or strange. Pinching your hand or holding something cold can help bring you back to reality during derealization. Slow, deep ...

Most people think of a bad night's sleep as a minor inconvenience, something to push through with an extra coffee and a bit ...

A panic attack is a sudden wave of overwhelming fear and anxiety that is accompanied by physical symptoms. For some people it can produce the same sensations as a heart attack, including chest pain ...

Scientists say they have discovered a key brain pathway that could pave the way for new treatments for panic attacks. Researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California found a ...

This year a clinical trial will test a drug combination designed to bring lasting relief for people with panic disorder – a condition that can upend daily life and be notoriously difficult to treat.

Chest pains need to be taken seriously. Once you've ruled out a heart problem, here's what doctors would like you to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, ...