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1 Thing a Neuroscientist Does When He Starts to Feel Anxious In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, Alex Korb, Ph.D., shares the question he asks himself when he’s feeling anxious because it allows him to address the problem without freezing or stewing.

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1 Thing a Neuroscientist Does When He Starts to Feel Anxious In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, Alex Korb, Ph.D., shares the question he asks himself when he’s feeling anxious because it allows him to address the problem without freezing or stewing.

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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the U.S., affecting up to 19% of adults — but … TODAY flipped this story into TODAY HEALTH & WELLNESS•9d Related storyboards

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 13, 2025 ... What is Barre? The low-impact workout combines dance, Pilates and yoga for an exercise that improves posture, flexibility and mobility, ...
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