Stress is the nonspecific response of the body to any demand for change. Excess or chronic
psychological or environmental stress is associated with an increased risk of mental and …

Chronic psychological stress affects many body systems, including the skeleton, through
various mechanisms. This review aims to provide an overview of the factors mediating the …

Background Previous studies underscore the protective role of physical activity (PA) in bone
health, yet the relationship between different PA categories and osteoporosis risk remains …

Background Previous studies have shown that the minor allele (C allele) for melanocortin 4
receptor (MC4R) rs17782313 may be associated with depressed mood. Moreover, dietary …

Little is known about patients reporting extremely poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
This study targeted population with inferior HRQoL and examined their problems …

Background Bone loss is a major public health concern with large proportions of older
women experiencing osteoporotic fractures. Previous research has established a …

Objective Certain psychiatric disorders, including depression, appear to impact adversely on
bone health. Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent but few studies have examined their …

Objective Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a complex disease with biological, psychological,
and social components and the complex interactions of these components are poorly …

Background The prevention of self-harm is an international public health priority. It is vital to
identify at-risk populations, particularly as self-harm is a risk factor for suicide. This study …

The risk of medical comorbidity in mental disorders with a particular focus on depressive
syndromes Objectives: It has long been recognized that certain mental disorders, and in …