- Anxiety is a common problem for many people.
- Research in mice shows new things about anxiety.
- There are two types of brain cells involved.
- These cells can make anxiety better or worse.
- One type helps control anxiety.
- Another type makes anxiety stronger.
Difficult words
- anxiety — A feeling of worry or fear.anxiety.
- research — Studying to find new information.
- cells — Small building blocks of living things.
- control — To manage or direct something.
- stronger — More powerful or intense.stronger.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think anxiety is common?
- How can you control your anxiety?
- What helps you feel better when you are anxious?
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