Fate & Genes

Fate & Genes

The mystery of differences in identical twins Scientists have long been puzzled by a phenomenon among identical twins called discordance. Despite having the same DNA, aging twins can become discordant for certain traits. One twin can be taller than the other. One twin can…

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Successful People

Successful People

Do you know those people who just seem to get more and more successful? It’s as if each success gives them momentum to achieve even more. Well, there may be a secret to their success, and no, it’s not just…

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Psychological Distress Before COVID-19 Infection Increases Risk Of Long COVID

Psychological distress before COVID-19 infection increases risk of long COVID

Depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness measured early in the pandemic, before infection with COVID-19, were associated with up to 45% increased risk of developing long COVID. Distress was more strongly associated with developing long COVID than physical health risk factors such as obesity, asthma, and hypertension. The increased risk associated with distress was not explained by health behaviors, such as smoking, or by physical health conditions, like asthma.
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