Stress and anxiety aren't a direct underlying cause of acid reflux, but they can trigger symptoms. Research has shown that high stress levels can negatively affect gastrointestinal (GI ...

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anxiety and depression. Difficulty in swallowing, squeezing chest pain and regurgitation are the commonly noted symptoms. Diagnosis involves examination of ...

Kvale and Hansen’s pioneering model of concentrated ­therapy—which the researchers are now testing for panic disorders and social ­anxiety—has spread to Iceland and Sweden and will soon ...