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Many people have mood or anxiety problems during pregnancy and in the year after birth. About a quarter of people develop a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, and these can include postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and, rarely, psychosis. These conditions are often not diagnosed, but studies and clinical guidance…
This review says postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and disabling problem that has been rising in many places. It summarizes known risk factors in social and economic life, childbirth history, lifestyle, and past mental illness. The paper also reviews biological and genetic work (the serotonin transporter gene, SERT, is…
Food processing may be important to brain health in older adults independent of known risk factors and adherence to recommended dietary patterns.
This editorial reviews studies that look at how we measure diets to help manage weight and health. It says diet assessment must go beyond calories and include things like types of fats, gut effects, and emotional or mindful eating. The authors highlight specific study findings, limits of current tools, and…
