More Than a Feeling: 12 Stories About the Science of Anxiety

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We talked to experts who break down everything going on behind the scenes in your brain and body, round up the latest therapies and treatments, and offer advice and testimonials to help you hack your way to happy.

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Let’s talk about what exactly is going on in your brain when anxiety strikes, how it impacts us and then what we can do about it, with the help of some experts.

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Since ancient times philosophy has tried to cure us of anxiety. But worry is an important part of being a moral person.