Canadian scientists from Dalhousie University in Halifax examined the relationship between depressive disorder in adults and the physical condition of children. The study was published in the scientific journal magazine JAMA Network Open.
They concluded that parents’ family history of emotional disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) may affect their child’s metabolism.
The research revealed a significant gender pattern. It turns out that if women have mood disorders, their daughters aged 12 and older tend to gain weight faster than their peers who do not have such a genetic predisposition. No such trend was found among men.
The research study could have profound implications for the scientific understanding of the relationship between metabolism and mental health. Studying these patterns leads to more targeted medical interventions and treatments.
The results also highlight the complex relationship between genetics, metabolic health and mental health. This reinforces the idea that mental health is not just a matter of brain health but is deeply intertwined with our physical health, the scientists noted.
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