Interestingly, studying the pituitary gland may allow experts to predict and prevent feelings of social anxiety. After controlling for age, sex, and BMI, studies show that larger pituitary gland volume has a direct correlation to social anxiety in children. This factor may also lead to early sexual maturation, which contributes to feelings of anxiety.

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