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Do you become more fearful as we age? The link between anxiety and growing older

While anxiety is the most widespread mental health condition in older adults, affecting 14% to 17% of those aged 65 or older, the notion that you become more fearful as we age isn't entirely straightforward. While some fears, particularly related to health and independence, may intensify, the overall prevalence of specific phobias can actually decrease, demonstrating a complex relationship between aging and anxiety.