Before Porges’ (2011) polyvagal theory became widely known, it was commonly thought that the autonomous nervous system has only two branches: the sympathetic system which manages in times of stress, ...

The experience of anxiety is normal and a part of all human life. It provides useful information that helps prepare us for and protect us from harm or threat. Stress, fear, and danger trigger a ...

Feeling like you're in a constant state of alert? It's possible you might be stuck in fight-or-flight mode. This ancient survival mechanism helped our ancestors dodge predators, but in today's world, ...

Take note: If you have any anxiety about flying, director James Madigan’s “Fight or Flight” will not be for you. But if a cheap and cheerful one-setting action thriller à la “Bullet Train” featuring ...