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·March 11, 2025·5 min read

Childhood Abuse Doubles Psychiatric and Health Risks

New research finds that adults who experienced both physical and sexual abuse in childhood are about twice as likely to suffer chronic physical and mental health issues, such as depression, arthritis, asthma, and heart conditions. Even experiencing one type of abuse significantly increased the odds of adverse health outcomes in adulthood.

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·February 18, 2025·4 min read

Depression Speeds Up Physical Illness

Adults with a history of depression develop long-term physical conditions about 30% faster than those without, according to a large study. Researchers analyzed data from over 172,000 participants and found that those with depression accrued an average of 0.2 additional conditions per year, compared to 0.16 in those without.

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·January 23, 2025·7 min read

Long COVID Impairs Exercise Capacity and Cognition for Years

A study of nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) revealed that two-thirds still experienced significant symptoms, including reduced exercise capacity and cognitive performance, two years after infection. Persistent symptom clusters included fatigue, neurocognitive disturbances, and post-exertional malaise, with worse outcomes in individuals with obesity, lower education, or severe initial infections.

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·November 20, 2024·4 min read

How Podcasts Inspire Positive Healthy Changes

Podcasts are increasingly popular, with people spending over five hours weekly listening to them. A new study reveals health-related podcasts can significantly improve health knowledge, boost physical activity, and encourage healthier eating habits.

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·November 16, 2024·3 min read

How Depression Alters Stress, Health, and Lifespan

Depression disrupts the body's stress systems, causing physical health risks like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, and reducing life expectancy by 7-10 years. The condition triggers brain structure changes, such as a 40% reduction in subgenual prefrontal cortex volume, and disrupts hormone systems involving CRH, norepinephrine, and cortisol.

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·October 15, 2024·4 min read

Integrating Machine Learning Boosts Disease Prediction Accuracy

A recent review explored how integrating machine learning with traditional statistical models can enhance disease risk prediction accuracy, a key tool in clinical decision-making. While traditional models like logistic regression are limited by certain assumptions, machine learning offers flexibility but has inconsistent results in some cases. The study revealed that combined models, especially stacking methods, outperform individual methods by harnessing each approach’s strengths and addressing their weaknesses.

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·October 10, 2024·6 min read

Sugar Lovers Face Greater Depression and Health Risks

A new study has found that people with a preference for sweet foods face higher risks of depression, diabetes, and vascular issues like stroke. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers grouped participants into three categories: health-conscious, omnivores, and sweet tooth. They found that the sweet tooth group had poorer blood markers for inflammation and glucose levels, indicating higher risks for metabolic and mental health conditions.

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·October 7, 2024·5 min read

Life Expectancy Growth Slows, Focus Turns to Healthier Aging

Despite rapid advancements in medicine, a new study indicates that human life expectancy is approaching a biological ceiling, with gains in longevity slowing since the 1990s. Researchers argue that medical progress is providing diminishing returns in extending life expectancy, as age-related deterioration becomes the primary hurdle.

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·September 26, 2024·4 min read

“Weekend Warrior” Workouts Cut Risk of Over 200 Diseases

A new study has revealed that "weekend warrior" exercise patterns—concentrating physical activity into one or two days a week—can reduce the risk of over 200 diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. The research found that weekend warriors benefit just as much as those who exercise more evenly throughout the week, provided they meet the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week. The study analyzed data from nearly 90,000 individuals, highlighting the broad health benefits of staying active, regardless of how exercise is distributed.

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·July 18, 2024·3 min read

Brain-Boosting Gummies May Contain Illegal Hallucinogens

Researchers warn that mushroom gummies sold to boost brain function may contain illegal hallucinogens and other harmful ingredients, after five people, including a 3-year-old, fell ill. Testing revealed that three out of five brands contained psilocybin or psilocin, Schedule I drugs, which were not listed on the labels. This poses a public health threat, as consumers are unaware of what they are ingesting.

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·July 16, 2024·7 min read

Low-Calorie Diets Harm Athletes’ Performance and Health

Female athletes consuming only half their caloric needs for 14 days experienced significant drops in performance and muscle mass. This low energy availability also weakened their immune systems. The harmful effects couldn't be reversed by short-term refeeding, highlighting the risks of weight loss practices in sports. The findings emphasize the need for awareness and better support for athletes.

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·June 25, 2024·5 min read

Empathy in Kids Linked to Poorer Health Amid Parental Conflict

Empathetic children aged 7-9 show poorer health and higher inflammation levels when exposed to interparental conflict. The research highlights the physiological impact of empathy in stressful home environments. The findings suggest a need for educational programs to help empathetic children set boundaries. This could improve their long-term health outcomes.

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Health

Childhood Abuse Doubles Psychiatric and Health Risks

Depression Speeds Up Physical Illness

Long COVID Impairs Exercise Capacity and Cognition for Years

How Podcasts Inspire Positive Healthy Changes

How Depression Alters Stress, Health, and Lifespan

Integrating Machine Learning Boosts Disease Prediction Accuracy

Sugar Lovers Face Greater Depression and Health Risks

Life Expectancy Growth Slows, Focus Turns to Healthier Aging

“Weekend Warrior” Workouts Cut Risk of Over 200 Diseases

Brain-Boosting Gummies May Contain Illegal Hallucinogens

Low-Calorie Diets Harm Athletes’ Performance and Health

Empathy in Kids Linked to Poorer Health Amid Parental Conflict

Early Alzheimer’s Clues Found in Adults as Young as 24

Tandem Repeats May Explain Autism Risk

Brain Prioritizes What to Remember When Memory Space Runs Low

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