Brain Switch Identified for Unlearning Fear Faster

Summary: Unlearning a fear response—a process known as fear extinction—is essential for moving past a traumatic or threatening experience. A groundbreaking study reveals a specific “on/off switch” in the brain…

Study Links Sugary Drinks to Adolescent Anxiety

Summary: While public health initiatives often focus on the physical consequences of sugary diets—such as obesity and type-2 diabetes—the mental health impact has remained largely underexplored. A new systematic review…

Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows

Over 40 million American adults – approximately 19% – live with an anxiety disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. Studies show this anxiety is most prevalent in young…