Author: Mia Chen

  • Fear Hijacks Us: What Earthquakes Do to the Heart

    When an earthquake hits, fear hijacks us. We are alerted, distracted, and locked in a panicked state until the shaking stops. For most, this is a short-lived phenomenon as it is a natural human response in fight-or-flight situations like a sudden earthquake; but for some, the effects linger long after the ground goes quiet. To…