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My Age of Anxiety

Aug 1, 2014
Understanding a fundamental aspect of anxiety -- the fear of being revealed -- highlights the bravery of Scott Stossel’s book, which explores the author's lifelong struggle as "a twitchy bundle of phobias, fears, and neuroses."Understanding the fear of being revealed highlights the bravery of Scott Stossel’s book, which explores the author's lifelong struggle as "a twitchy bundle of phobias, fears, and neuroses."

Nearly 9 of 10 Low-Wage Workers Fear They Can’t Make Ends Meet

Nov 26, 2013
A new poll finds that workers on the bottom rungs of the economic ladder face job-loss anxiety levels not seen since the 1970s. The vast majority also say they fear their family incomes can't keep them afloat financially. This is the American economic reality for those not riding the Dow Jones average.

Poll Pinpoints Public’s Climate Fears

Sep 5, 2013
A multinational insurance group's global survey reveals high public anxiety about the effects of climate change -- with 84 percent of people polled saying they expect more natural disasters in the future.