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·December 12, 2022·5 min read

A Possible Neural Link Between Early Life Trauma and Binge-Eating Disorder Discovered

8 in 10 sufferers of binge eating disorders experienced trauma during childhood. Researchers discovered leptin is less effective in the lateral hypothalamus of those who suffered childhood trauma.

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·August 20, 2015·5 min read

Abused Children Show Encouraging Ability to Regulate Emotions

According to a new study, children who have been maltreated have a surprising ability to regulate their emotions.

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·September 22, 2022·6 min read

Adults With a History of Childhood Trauma Can Benefit From Recommended Depression Treatments, Contrary to Current Theory

Patients with major depressive disorder who experienced trauma during childhood see symptom improvement following psychopharmacological intervention, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.

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·September 25, 2021·4 min read

Adults With Neurologic Conditions More Likely to Have Experienced Childhood Trauma

Adults who experienced traumatic events, including abuse and household dysfunction, as children had an increased risk of developing neurological conditions later in life. Additionally, researchers found a significant link between childhood trauma and depression and anxiety in adulthood.

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·June 6, 2023·6 min read

Alexithymia & Childhood Trauma: Unraveling The Mysterious Connection

Researchers reveal an alarming correlation between alexithymia (difficulty in identifying and describing emotions) and various forms of child maltreatment. Analyzing a staggering 78 sources involving 36,141 participants, the research draws attention to the effects of emotional neglect, emotional abuse, and physical neglect as strong predictors of alexithymia.

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·April 4, 2022·4 min read

Childhood Emotional Trauma Linked to Heightened Multiple Sclerosis Risk Among Women

Women who experienced childhood trauma had an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life. The evidence suggests childhood abuse and trauma can alter the immune system and increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases.

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·February 23, 2020·2 min read

Childhood trauma changes your brain, but it doesn’t have to be permanent

Female rats that experienced early life adversity developed abnormal connections between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in response to neglect.

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·January 29, 2021·4 min read

Childhood Trauma Could Affect Development and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

Mice exposed to childhood stress were more likely to develop autoimmune disorders, like multiple sclerosis, and were less likely to respond to treatment.

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·April 8, 2019·4 min read

Childhood trauma has lasting effect on brain connectivity in patients with depression

Study finds an association between resting state network connectivity abnormalities in those with major depressive disorder who experienced childhood trauma.

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·January 23, 2023·6 min read

Childhood Trauma Linked to Civic Environmental Engagement and Green Behavior

People who experience trauma and abuse during childhood are more likely to engage in civic environmental activities and green behaviors later in life, a new study reports.

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·May 28, 2019·5 min read

Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life

Experiencing trauma and adversity during childhood has been linked to a greater risk of tooth loss later in life.

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·February 1, 2022·6 min read

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Linked to Childhood Trauma

Vaccine hesitancy was three times higher in people who experienced four or more types of trauma as a child compared to those who had no history of childhood trauma, a new study reveals.

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childhood trauma

A Possible Neural Link Between Early Life Trauma and Binge-Eating Disorder Discovered

Abused Children Show Encouraging Ability to Regulate Emotions

Adults With a History of Childhood Trauma Can Benefit From Recommended Depression Treatments, Contrary to Current Theory

Adults With Neurologic Conditions More Likely to Have Experienced Childhood Trauma

Alexithymia & Childhood Trauma: Unraveling The Mysterious Connection

Childhood Emotional Trauma Linked to Heightened Multiple Sclerosis Risk Among Women

Childhood trauma changes your brain, but it doesn’t have to be permanent

Childhood Trauma Could Affect Development and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

Childhood trauma has lasting effect on brain connectivity in patients with depression

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Linked to Childhood Trauma

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