| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10306690 | Psychoneuroendocrinology | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Older adults from the general population with long-lasting anxiety disorders had a lower cortisol awakening response than those without. This is consistent with the notion that chronic anxiety may result in downregulation of HPA-axis activity. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm this mechanism.
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Authors
Karin Hek, Nese Direk, Rachel S. Newson, Albert Hofman, Witte J.G. Hoogendijk, Cornelis L. Mulder, Henning Tiemeier,