FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 8, 2025·5 min readLoneliness Triples Risk of Early Death in Middle-Aged WomenA new study has revealed a causal link between chronic loneliness and early mortality in middle-aged women. Researchers analyzed data from over 15 years of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health and found that persistent loneliness increased the risk of death threefold.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 1, 2024·5 min readCheek Swab Test Predicts Aging and Mortality RiskResearchers have developed a second-generation epigenetic clock called CheekAge, which accurately predicts mortality risk using cheek cell samples. Unlike earlier clocks based on blood samples, CheekAge is non-invasive and captures methylation patterns linked to aging and lifespan.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2024·7 min readMediterranean Diet Cuts Mortality Risk by 23% in WomenFollowing a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of all-cause mortality by 23% in U.S. women over 25 years. The diet's benefits include lower cancer and cardiovascular mortality, linked to positive changes in metabolism, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Researchers analyzed biomarkers to understand these health improvements. The study highlights the diet’s potential for long-term health benefits.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2024·4 min readHow Shows About Death Help Us Cope With MortalityExposure to death through media, such as films and series, can enhance one's ability to cope with the concept of death. Participants who were prompted to think about death before watching meaningful scenes from films like Me Before You or series such as House and Grey's Anatomy, showed a greater acceptance of death compared to those who did not engage in pre-viewing reflection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 7, 2024·6 min readStudy Confirms COVID Drove Unaccounted Mortality SurgeNew research offers compelling evidence that many excess mortality cases during the pandemic were in fact due to COVID-19, countering claims attributing these deaths to vaccines or lockdowns. The study used novel statistical methods to analyze excess deaths from natural causes in US counties, revealing a significant undercount of COVID-19 fatalities.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 18, 2024·6 min readOCD Linked to Higher Mortality RisksA new study highlights a concerning link between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes. The study, using data from over 60,000 people with OCD, shows an 82% higher overall mortality risk compared to those without the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 12, 2024·6 min readPerinatal Depression: Decades of Elevated Mortality RiskA new study highlights the long-term mortality risks associated with perinatal depression. Analyzing data from over 86,500 women, the research found that those experiencing depression during or shortly after pregnancy are at a higher risk of death from natural and unnatural causes for up to 18 years post-diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 10, 2023·3 min readLoneliness: A Silent Risk of Early DeathA new study using UK Biobank data highlights the deadly risks of social isolation, revealing that never being visited by friends or family is linked to a 39% increased risk of death. Analyzing social interactions of over 450,000 adults, the study found that objective measures of social interaction, like visits and group activities, are more strongly related to mortality than subjective feelings of loneliness.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 3, 2023·4 min readHistory of Childhood Adversity Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality RisksA recent study reveals that individuals who experienced childhood adversity, such as neglect or abuse, faced higher chances of COVID-19 hospitalization or mortality in adulthood. Analyzing over 151,200 adults from the UK Biobank, researchers linked increased reports of early life adversity to 12-25% elevated odds of severe COVID-19 outcomes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 23, 2023·6 min readEarly Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later LifeLosing a parent or caregiver early in life can adversely affect immune health in later life. They investigated how such losses impact the body's response to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that reactivates under stress and can strain the immune system.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 20, 2023·5 min readSocial Isolation’s Health Implications: Unmasking the Mortality Risks of LonelinessA comprehensive study underscores the alarming link between social isolation, loneliness, and heightened mortality risks. The meta-analysis, involving over two million participants, found a significant increase in all-cause mortality rates for socially isolated and lonely individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 10, 2023·4 min readCertain Social Factors Can Predict Early Death in Older AdultsResearchers have compiled a comprehensive inventory of social aspects of the aging population that can predict longevity. Feeling socially isolated, living in a neighborhood with poor cleanliness, and lower perceived control over financial situations appear to contribute to early death in the aging population.Read More
