Objectives It has been suggested that obesity phenotypes are related to mental health
problems and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, there is no certain consensus …

Objective: We reviewed evidence regarding a possible relationship between mood
disorders and obesity to better inform mental health professionals about their overlap …

Leptin, a hormone secreted from adipose tissue, was originally discovered to regulate body
weight. The localization of the leptin receptor in limbic structures suggests a potential role for …

Body weight gain frequently occurs during drug treatment of psychiatric disorders and is
often accompanied by increased appetite or food craving. While occurrence and time course …

Given the array of biological changes induced by stressors, it is not surprising that these
experiences may provoke a variety of illnesses. Among others things, stressors promote …

The adipose-derived hormone leptin is well known for its function in the control of energy
homeostasis. Recent studies suggest a novel role for this adipokine in the regulation of …

Obesity and related metabolic conditions are of epidemic proportions in most of the world,
affecting both adults and children. The accumulation of lipids in the body in the form of white …

Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a heterogeneous mental disorder having a
very diverse course and causing a significant changes in daily life. Though the exact …

It is debated as to whether major depressive disorder (MDD) and the burnout syndrome
represent different aspects of the same syndrome or whether they reflect separate entities. A …

Osteoporosis is a major public health threat. Multiple studies have reported an association
between depression and low bone mineral density, but a causal link between these two …