Americans' use of anti-anxiety medications has increased dramatically, and while medications can play an important role in the treatment of anxiety disorders, they are not risk-free and in some cases ...

An anxiety disorder is described as a disproportionate response to a circumstance or problem. The hallmarks of an anxiety disorder are prolonged, excessive, and obsessive thoughts leading to physical ...

A creative life might not be easy, but author Martha Beck believes it can pare and perhaps eliminate anxiety. Even creative pursuits like gardening, cooking and knitting can calm an overactive brain. ...