Mitochondrial changes are found in those suffering from anxiety and panic attacks

Major stressful events such as the death of a loved one, a divorce or unemployment can lead to the development of panic attacks or anxiety for many people while others who may undergo similar stressful life events remain more resilient. Researchers have found a possible cause for the difference, changes in the mitochondria in the brain cells of mice and in blood samples from humans affected by such stress responses. Others who did not experience anxiety disorders did not show any cellular changes. This may eventually lead to new strategies to treat such disorders.

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