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Re-Air - Grace Helbig: Comedy from Home Beats Anxiety

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CHAPTER

The Evolutionary Role of Anxiety

This chapter explores anxiety as an evolutionary adaptive feature essential for survival and vigilance in humans and animals. It examines how cultural and genetic factors shape individual anxiety levels and highlights the connections between anxiety and comedy, particularly among Jewish comedians. Additionally, the chapter addresses the physiological impact of prolonged anxiety, especially during the pandemic, and distinguishes between anxiety and panic attacks while introducing a guest expert in mental health.

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