Laughter also reduces the levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, thereby mitigating the physical symptoms of ...

But Becky Bruno wasn't just a little shy—she struggled for years with Social Anxiety Disorder before being diagnosed. Just as the name implies, the condition can socially cripple an otherwise ...

A study conducted in China found that individuals with pronounced social anxiety tend to be less motivated to engage in prosocial behaviors when these require effort. However, this effect was only ...