As we age, our bodies undergo various transformations, and one of the most significant changes is the shift in our hormonal balance. For women, menopause marks a major milestone, while men experience a gradual decline in testosterone levels. These...
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Background
Use of personal sensing to predict mental health risk has sparked interest in adolescent psychiatry, offering a potential tool for targeted early intervention.
ObjectivesWe investigated the preferences and values of UK adolescents with regard to use of digital sensing information,...
If you’ve ever wondered why your sex drive sometimes takes a nosedive, you’re definitely not alone. Stress, among other factors, plays a big role in dampening...
Staying hydrated is super important for new moms, especially when you’re breastfeeding. It’s easy to forget to drink water when you’re juggling a million things, but...
Background
Mental disorders have a high comorbidity with cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the causality between them has not been fully appreciated.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically explore the bidirectional causality between the two broad categories of diseases.
MethodsWe conducted Mendelian randomisation (MR)...
Background
Identifying factors that predict the course of persistent symptoms that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic is a public health issue. Modifiable factors could be targeted in therapeutic interventions.
ObjectiveThis prospective study based on the population-based CONSTANCES cohort examined whether the...
Olive oil, especially extra-virgin olive oil, is well-known for its health benefits. These include boosting heart health, offering anti-inflammatory properties, and being loaded with antioxidants that...
The number of prediction models for suicide-related outcomes has grown substantially in recent years. These models aim to assist in stratifying risk, improve clinical decision-making, and facilitate a personalised medicine approach to the prevention of suicidal behaviour. However, there...
Background
Mindfulness-based programmes (MBPs) are increasingly offered at work, often in online self-guided format. However, the evidence on MBPs' effect on work performance (WP) is inconsistent.
ObjectiveThis pragmatic randomised controlled feasibility trial assessed procedural uncertainties, intervention acceptability and preliminary effect sizes...
Binge drinking, defined as consuming excessive amounts of alcohol within a short period, poses significant risks to both physical and mental health. If you find yourself...