If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fear

Although emotions like fear and anxiety originate in your brain, they ultimately travel through your body and make your heart race and your stomach twist.

Arash Javanbakht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University • conversation
Sept. 5, 2023 • ~8 min

Putting the lid on raising your voice

When we are yelling, what's behind all that noise?

Steve Calechman • harvard
Oct. 25, 2021 • ~3 min

When working out makes you sick to your stomach: What to know about exercise-induced nausea

You're working out, feeling great – until your stomach starts to churn and you're sidelined with a bout of nausea. Here's what's happening in your body and how to avoid this common effect of exercise.

Anne R. Crecelius, Associate Professor of Health and Sport Science, University of Dayton • conversation
Dec. 29, 2020 • ~7 min

How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021

One medication-free technique uses your emotions to release stress.

Laurel Mellin, Associate Professor Emeritus of Family & Community Medicine and Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
Dec. 28, 2020 • ~6 min

Facing the coronavirus crisis together could lead to positive psychological growth

'Post-traumatic growth' can make us stronger, more resilient and empathetic.

Lowri Dowthwaite, Lecturer in Psychological Interventions, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
April 2, 2020 • ~7 min

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