PHILADELPHIA - "Take a deep breath" is the mantra of every anxiety-reducing advice list ever written. And for good reason. There's increasing physiological evidence connecting breathing patterns with ...

Have you ever questioned why you—or someone close to you—froze, went numb, or seemed to shut down in the midst of trauma? Maybe you’ve replayed the moment, asking, “Why didn’t I fight back? Why didn’t ...

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Fear affects the decisions we make, the actions we take, and the lives we create. Recognizing fear and knowing how to handle it are among the most important skills we can learn. To deal with fearful ...