Some people experience a rare heart condition that turns fear into a life-threatening event. Known medically as ...

A racing heart from anxiety is your body's fight-or-flight system doing its job — it's trying to protect you, not harm you.

The ghosts of the past whisper doubts, and the fear of repeating old mistakes or getting hurt again can build an impenetrable wall around your heart. But what if the key to moving forward isn't to ...

Fear of another heart attack was a significant ongoing contributor to how heart attack survivors perceive their health, according to a study. While anxiety and depression are recognized as common ...

In the face of a perceived threat, your body often activates a fight-or-flight response. George Peters/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut ...

Cardiophobia is one form of pathophobia, the fear of death from the onset of a deadly and sudden disease. This differs from hypochondria, which I mentioned in a previous post, where I spoke about ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Acute MI survivors reported continued fear of a recurrence 6 months and 8 months later. Perceived stress was ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The annual Cape Fear Heart Walk took place on UNCW’s campus on Saturday morning. The event is put on by the American Heart Association of the Cape Fear, and raises money and ...