Panic attacks arent as rare as you might think -- experts estimate that more than a quarter of all people will experience at least one in their lifetimes.

Its the most common mental illness in America. One worrywart stares down her (and our) tendency to fret.

A 12-week course of talk therapy may help curb the often debilitating symptoms of panic disorder -- including intense fear, chest pain, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath.

The ABCs of giving presentations without palpitations. Strategies for overcoming fear of public speaking.

Older women who experience panic attacks appear to have an increased risk for heart attacks or heart-related death, new research suggests.

Time management skills out of whack? Learn to transition from one task to another.

Phobias may be irrational but they are real medical conditions that can be treated.

Hypochondria is more than an active imagination -- it is a real anxiety disorder.

A study of 965 patients at health clinics in 12 states shows that nearly 20% had an anxiety disorder; study in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Ready to overcome a fear of flying? Some of the best treatments begin on solid ground.

Checking and rechecking fogs the memory, making it harder to recall specifics and leaving your memory in doubt.

In a Swedish study, people who reported feeling anxious and nervous were more likely to attempt suicide in the next five to 10 years.

People get fewer panic attacks when they get talk therapy as well as drug treatment.

Women who suffer from anxiety disorders may be more likely to die of heart disease than other women without such fears and anxieties, according to a new study.

A drug used to treat tuberculosis may help people overcome their fear of heights and other phobias.

Just because youre shy doesnt mean you have to dodge the mistletoe this holiday season.

For relief from social phobia, antidepressants or talk therapy will work equally well.

The emotional wreckage after surviving a natural disaster is nothing to be taken lightly. Here are some signs to watch for.

Want a more satisfying life? Overcoming any depression you may feel and improving your outlook on life might make the difference, researchers say.

Millions of people are affected by anxiety and sleep disorders. Now, researchers may be one step closer to understanding -- and eventually resolving -- these complicated conditions after studying a newly discovered brain protein.