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North Americans and Western Europeans are more susceptible to anxiety-related disorders than their African, East European, South American, and Asian people, says a recent study published in the journal Brain and Behavior. Led by the University of Cambridge's Strangeways Research Laboratory, the study revealed that nearly eight out of 100 people in North America suffer from anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States, or 18 percent of the population, aged 18 years and older. However, anxiety is not just limited to specific demography, even gender plays a significant role in causing bouts of anxiety. According to the study, women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety-related disorders as compared to men. Moreover, anxiety disorders also begin to surface much earlier in women than in men. Physiological reactions, such as the acute stress response triggered by the brain, are more promptly act...

Anxiety can affect any individual belonging to any age group, class or culture. It is normal to feel anxious until the anxiety becomes an everyday affair for a person. If the condition persists and causes one to experience irrational fears, panic attacks or uneasiness, it is an indication of anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders have affected approximately 40 million Americans aged 18 and above. There could be various factors leading to an anxiety disorder. A major reason behind a marked increase in anxiety levels in the youngsters is said to be the growing use of processed foods. As such, a person's food choices play an important role in influencing his or her emotions. Since people usually fail to recognize the link between food and mental health, they often witness dramatic changes in their overall well-being. Therefore, it is important to take a nutritious diet regularly. Like most health issues, even anxiety disorders ...