Tag: Gender differences
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Following MVPA Guidelines Provides Greater CHD Benefit for Women Than Men
Overview: MVPA Guidelines and Heart Health New findings published online on October 27 in Nature Cardiology reveal a notable gender difference in how moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) affects coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. While both women and men benefit from meeting MVPA guidelines, the study indicates women reap a larger relative reduction in CHD risk…
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Decoding Secrets Of ‘Chemo Brain’: Lymphatic Links to Cognitive Effects
Understanding Chemo Brain and Its Hidden Costs Cancer patients often face a second, less visible challenge after diagnosis and treatment: chemo brain, also known as brain fog. This constellation of cognitive symptoms—memory lapses, trouble finding words, and difficulty concentrating—can linger long after chemotherapy ends. Estimates from multiple studies suggest up to three-in-four patients experience some…
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Women and Depression: New Genetic Study Finds Higher Risk
Groundbreaking international study links higher genetic risk of depression to women A new, large-scale genetic analysis suggests that women carry a higher genetic risk for major depressive disorder than men. Published in Nature Communications, the study claims to be the largest to date examining how genetic factors differ between the sexes in depression. Researchers identified…
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Gender Differences in Psychosocial Pathways to Depression and Anxiety: A Network Perspective
Overview: Why gender matters in depression and anxiety networks Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety arise from intricate, interwoven factors across development and daily life. Recent advances in network and Bayesian causal modeling reveal that psychosocial factors do not operate in isolation; instead, the way they interact can differ between men and women.…
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Gender Differences in Psychosocial Pathways to Depression and Anxiety: A Network Study
Overview of the Research Question Psychological distress such as depression and anxiety does not arise from a single cause. Instead, it emerges from a web of interconnected psychosocial factors, including childhood trauma, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and social support. This study investigates how these factors combine to shape adult mental health, with a particular focus on…
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Gender Differences in Psychosocial Pathways to Depression
Overview Depression and anxiety are influenced by a web of psychosocial factors that evolve from childhood into adulthood. A recent cross-sectional and Bayesian analysis explored how childhood trauma, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and social support interact differently for men and women, shaping pathways to mood and anxiety disorders. By combining network analysis with causal modeling, the…
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Risk of Heart Disease Varies by Diabetes Type and Age, Swedish Study Finds
Overview People with diabetes have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and premature death. A large Swedish study now adds a crucial nuance: the risk is not the same for everyone. It varies with age and the type of diabetes (type 1 or type 2), which could pave the…