Astrocytes, once thought to be mere brain “support cells,” are now revealed to be key players in fear memory. Researchers found they actively help form, recall, and weaken fear responses by ...

A cosmic reminder: One of the simplest, most reliable ways to shrink fear is to start work right away. Fear thrives in uncertainty and inactivity. When a problem just sits there in your mind, it can ...

In response to my article on automatic control, Ganesh said automatic control is nothing more than distraction. But as every anxious flier knows, distraction isn't enough. It works only if the flight ...