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A specific phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes an intense fear of a certain object or situation. Many people with this disorder fear animals, such as dogs or snakes. Other people are afraid of closed spaces (claustrophobia), heights (acrophobia), or flying. Often, there's no reason to be afraid. Yet the fear seems beyond your control.

ADHD is often thought of as a kid’s problem. That’s why it’s often missed in adults. Read on to learn about the symptoms and what to do if you think you may have ADHD.

Social phobia (also called social anxiety disorder) is an intense fear of being humiliated in a social or work setting. To avoid the anxiety, you may stay away from group settings.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that mainly affects young women. It can threaten your health, your well-being, and even your life. Much about anorexia isn't fully understood. But it can be treated.

Most people have stress in their lives, and sometimes you may have more than you can handle. You may find it hard to cope with a stressful event. As a result, you may become anxious and depressed. You might even get sick. These can be symptoms of an adjustment disorder.

Most people overeat now and then. Binge eating occurs when you often can't control how much you eat.

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. All involve eating patterns that can harm your health and can greatly disrupt your life. For most people, treatment can help.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are great quick food choices. Here are questions to test your knowledge about fruits and veggies.

Here are some questions to test your knowledge about herbs and spices.