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Why Do Loud or Sudden Noises Trigger Fear? Understanding Phonophobia

A sudden bang. A firework goes off without warning. A door slamming without warning. Or thunder rolls in through a quiet moment. The body jolts. The heart races. These experiences can make the body tense instantly, even before there is time to think. For most people, they manage to shake it off after a few seconds. But for others, those...

What Is Adrenaline and How Does It Shape Your Stress Response? By Susan George

This blog is the fourth installment in our neurochemistry blog series, building on our earlier discussions of dopamine, serotonin, and cortisol.  Each of these chemicals does play a different role in how we think, feel, and react to things. Dopamine drives motivation, serotonin supports mood, and cortisol helps the body respond to stress. Adrenaline on the other...