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Among pregnant women undergoing caesarean delivery under neuraxial anaesthesia in Singapore, the likelihood of postnatal depression may be predicted using five preoperative psychological and analgesic factors, according to a study.

Anxiety may contribute to an increased diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in adolescent children, suggests a study, noting the importance of screening for anxiety in this population.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and stress-related disorders in adulthood, a twin cohort study has shown.

A negative affective state can aggravate dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study has shown. This suggests that reducing the likelihood of negative mood or improving the mood can help in managing morbidities associated with dyspnoea in COPD.

High consumption of ultra-processed foods appears to increase the risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality, common mental disorders, overweight and obesity, and type 2 diabetes (T2D), reveals the results of an umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses.

People who are suffering from depression may find relief by getting physically active, like walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training, a study suggests. More intense exercises also seem to provide greater benefits in reducing depression, while yoga and strength training are well tolerated versus other treatments.