Gutman’s book details a TV reporter’s quest to beat panic attacks

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman's new book, No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks is available now.

If you’re afraid of public speaking, rest assured, you’re not alone. It is estimated that up to 75% of the population shares the condition officially known as glossophobia. And the anxiety associated with public speaking would only be exacerbated for those who have suffered panic attacks throughout their lives. So making a living as an …

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Exercise to beat depression highlighted by scientists can be prescribed by family doctors

Exercise to beat depression highlighted by scientists can be prescribed by family doctors

People with depression could welcome the ‘hot yoga’ craze on the NHS – a practice favored by many celebrities – after a scientific study showed the exercise returned excellent clinical results ‘Hot yoga’ could be prescribed for depression on the NHS(Getty Images/iStockphoto) Just one yoga session a week can combat the symptoms of depression and …

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How to beat the winter blues: exercise, socializing and eating healthy can help keep your spirits up

How to beat the winter blues: exercise, socializing and eating healthy can help keep your spirits up

As the night approaches, it is common to feel your spirits drop. Daylight decreases from its June maximum of 5pm to just seven and a half hours in December. No wonder everyone is a little grumpy. We may experience an increase in sleepiness or daytime drowsiness, loss of interest, difficulty thinking clearly, social withdrawal, irritability, …

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I tried an equipment-free CrossFit WOD from Ben Smith, the fittest man on the planet in 2015 – can you beat my score?

I tried an equipment-free CrossFit WOD from Ben Smith, the fittest man on the planet in 2015 - can you beat my score?

One of the things I love about CrossFit is that even though I’m far from the fittest person in my gym, I can still try a challenge proposed by a former Fittest Man On Earth title holder. This 20-minute CrossFit workout comes from the mind of 2015 Games champion Ben Smith, and it’s so simple …

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