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Reduced lifespan associated with mental health disorders

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2019

People with mood and substance use disorders have reduced lifespan compared to their peers without a mental health disorder. Those with mood disorders have an increased death risk as a result of health conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Men with mood disorders experience a reduced life expectancy of 7.9 years, and women 6.2 years, compared to those with no history of depression or anxiety.... Read More...

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Supportive relationships in childhood leads to longer lives

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

Closer social relationships in childhood and being raised by a family with higher socioeconomic status was linked to people being more optimistic during midlife and increased chances of living to an older age. Those who were more disadvantaged growing up and experienced psychosocial stressors tended to experience more stressful events during midlife and had an increased risk of early death.... Read More...

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Night owls may have 10 percent higher risk of early death

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2019

A study that spanned 6.5 years reveals night owls have a 10% increased risk of death over those who sleep and rise early. Keeping late hours is also associated with numerous health risks, social isolation, and increased risk of depression.... Read More...

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Early warning signs of eating disorder revealed

Neuroscience NewsJuly 1, 2019

A new study reveals several biomarkers for eating disorders that are apparent two years prior to diagnosis. ... Read More...

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Overdose, Suicide Among Leading Reasons for Postpartum Maternal Deaths

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2019

Suicides and overdoses made up almost 20% of postpartum deaths in Californian women between 2010 and 2012.... Read More...

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‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

Flies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.... Read More...

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Patients with both schizophrenia and epilepsy die alarmingly early

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2019

One in four people who have both schizophrenia and epilepsy die between the ages of 25-50. ... Read More...

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Adult-onset inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher mortality

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2019

Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis during adulthood has been linked to a 50% higher mortality rate and shorter life expectancy in those over 50. The increased risk of death remained after the introduction of therapies aimed at treating the conditions but decreased over time.... Read More...

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Poor sense of smell associated with nearly 50% higher risk for death in 10 years

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2019

Poor olfaction is correlated with higher long-term mortality in older adults, particularly in those with good health at baseline. Dementia, Parkinson's disease and weight loss may be possible drivers for the higher mortality rates, but around 70% of cases are unexplained. ... Read More...

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HIV infection increases the risk of death associated with depressive symptoms in veterans

Neuroscience NewsApril 1, 2019

Study reveals a moderate correlation between depression and mortality in veterans with HIV, but not among those without HIV infection.... Read More...

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Eating Red and Processed Meats, Even in Small Amounts, May Increase Death Risk

Neuroscience NewsMarch 30, 2019

Combined total intake of both red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease deaths.... Read More...

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Artificial intelligence can predict premature death

Neuroscience NewsMarch 30, 2019

Machine learning significantly improves the accuracy of predicting premature deaths, from all causes, in a middle-aged population compared with more traditional models.... Read More...

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Reduced lifespan associated with mental health disorders

Early warning signs of eating disorder revealed

Overdose, Suicide Among Leading Reasons for Postpartum Maternal Deaths

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Patients with both schizophrenia and epilepsy die alarmingly early

Adult-onset inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher mortality

Poor sense of smell associated with nearly 50% higher risk for death in 10 years

HIV infection increases the risk of death associated with depressive symptoms in veterans

Eating Red and Processed Meats, Even in Small Amounts, May Increase Death Risk

Artificial intelligence can predict premature death