We know more about how childhood shapes adulthood than previous generations did. But when we talk about adversity, there could be an endless range of experiences. Losing at Monopoly after landing on Mayfair with a hotel may have felt devastating as a child, but adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refer to more severe stressors, ranging from abuse and neglect to bullying,...
Although the researchers did not find statistically significant differences in risk between men and women, they observed that women showed slightly stronger associations...
Although the researchers did not find statistically significant differences in risk between men and women, they observed that women showed slightly stronger associations...
This is the first large-scale study to look closely at what influences depression in women with premature menopause. Its authors believe these findings...
The researchers acknowledged limitations. Without a randomised control group, they can’t rule out other explanations for the observed improvements. The self-selected sample skewed...
Mental health conditions can run in families. Studies of identical twins, for example, show higher chance of shared disorders than siblings and cousins...
The researchers also found that “greater hippocampal and amygdala activation was associated with being the person who did not initiate the breakup, feeling...
The study also identified group differences. People who worked outdoors, such as farmers or construction workers, were more affected by sun exposure, showing...
To test the robustness of the results, the researchers repeated their analyses excluding participants with psychiatric diagnoses. The findings remained consistent. They also...