The flight or flight response is a common topic of discussion here — after all, for many of us, this innate defense mechanism has a greater influence on our lives than we often realize.

Our fight or flight response is a natural survival mechanism that helps us respond to perceived danger....

A typical morning. My sister and I are headed to work. She’s driving and I’m in the passenger seat. She tries to converse, but I’m fidgety. I glance at my phone. I’ve been waiting for a response from a business partner for an important meeting this week and it’s not...