Background The temporal and insular cortex (TC, IC) have been associated with autonomic nervous system (ANS) control and the awareness of emotional feelings from the body. Evidence shows that the ANS ...

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Worldwide, only about 28% of people with anxiety receive treatment. The figure is similar for the UK, and in the US about 37% ...