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[ad_1] Researchers have found a stress hormone in hair, which when measured may predict the future risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The study, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland, suggests that glucocorticoid levels -- a class of steroid hormones secreted as a response to stress -- present in the hair of individuals may indicate which of them are more likely to suffer from CVD in the future. "There is a tremendous amount of evidence that chronic stress is a serious factor in determining overall health. Now our findings indicate that people with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels appear significantly more likely to develop heart and circulatory diseases in particular," said lead author Dr Eline van der Valk from Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The team analysed cortisol and cortisone levels in 6,341 hair samples from adult men and women (aged 18 and older). The participants...

[ad_1] Body mass index (BMI) may not increase mortality independently of other risk factors in adults, according to a new study that stressed the need for incorporating other factors. The prevalence of overweight and obesity has risen dramatically over the last 25 years, and it is well-established that elevated BMI can contribute to several cardio-metabolic conditions. However, studies that have analysed the association between BMI and all-cause mortality have been inconsistent. To understand, a team from Rutgers University in the US retrospectively studied data on 554,332 US adults. Of these, about 35 per cent had a BMI between 25 and 30, which is typically defined as overweight, and 27.2 per cent had a BMI above or equal to 30, typically defined as obese. Over a median follow-up of nine years and a maximum follow-up of 20 years, the researchers observed 75,807 deaths. The risk of all-cause mortality was similar across a wide range of BMI categories. For older adults, there w...

[ad_1] Unless you have been living under a rock, it's now a well-established fact that the consumption of refined sugar can lead to several health problems including an increase in the risk of developing obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Several studies have also linked high sugar consumption to ailments like depression, dementia, liver disease, and even certain types of cancer. But there's one thing that not many are aware of - indiscriminate sugar consumption can also cause you to age faster. Dr Neha Dubey, Consultant Medical & Cosmetic Dermatologist, and MD at Meraki Skin Clinic, Gurugram, says, "It’s a bitter truth that the consumption of excess sugar, especially refined sugar is associated with the accelerated process of ageing."  Stress And Sugar Consumption - A Vicious Cycle Sugar has become very common in almost every packaged food item that’s available these days, Dr Neha Dubey says. "Our modern stressful lifestyle adds to the ...

[ad_1] Our skin, the largest organ in the human body, often serves as a mirror reflecting our emotional and mental state. This intricate interplay between our skin health and mental well-being is the focus of a burgeoning field known as psychodermatology. In this article, we delve into the profound connection between our emotional state and the health of our skin. In an exclusive interview with Dr Manasi Shirolikar, Consultant Dermatologist and Founder of Online Consulting Brand drmanasiskin.com talks about the the connection between skin health and mental health and how our skin tell us more about our emotional state than anything else. Stress and its Impact on Skin Health Stress, anxiety, and other emotional upheavals can significantly affect our skin, leading to various dermatological concerns. Stress, being one of the primary culprits, triggers a cascade of responses in the body, releasing hormones like cortisol. Elevated cortisol levels can contribute to skin i...

[ad_1] People with bipolar disorder characterised by extreme mood swings are six times more likely to die before their time from external causes, such as accidents, violence, and suicide, than those without the condition, finds research.  The study, published in the open-access journal BMJ Mental Health, showed that people without the disorder are twice as likely to die from somatic (physical) causes, with alcohol a major contributing factor, the findings show. "A balanced consideration between therapeutic response, potential serious long-term somatic side effects of different medicines, and risk of cause-specific premature mortality is needed, especially in younger persons," said researchers including Dr Tapio Paljarvi, Niuvanniemi Hospital in Finland. cre Trending Stories "Targeting preventive interventions for substance abuse will likely reduce the mortality gap both due to external causes and somatic causes. Suicide prevention remains a priority, and bett...

[ad_1] Body mass index (BMI) may not increase mortality independently of other risk factors in adults, according to a new study that stressed the need for incorporating other factors. The prevalence of overweight and obesity has risen dramatically over the last 25 years, and it is well-established that elevated BMI can contribute to several cardio-metabolic conditions. However, studies that have analysed the association between BMI and all-cause mortality have been inconsistent. To understand, a team from Rutgers University in the US retrospectively studied data on 554,332 US adults. Of these, about 35 per cent had a BMI between 25 and 30, which is typically defined as overweight, and 27.2 per cent had a BMI above or equal to 30, typically defined as obese. Over a median follow-up of nine years and a maximum follow-up of 20 years, the researchers observed 75,807 deaths. The risk of all-cause mortality was similar across a wide range of BMI categories. For older adults, there w...