Tag: Family
Higher Social Engagement Tied to Lower Four-Year Risk for Death in Older Adults
Association partly mediated by decreased biological aging and higher physical activity levels
Risk for Postpartum Psychosis Higher When Full Sibling Has Experienced It
Despite increased relative recurrence risk in siblings, overall likelihood of postpartum psychosis remains low
Number of Family Caregivers Supporting Older Adults Increasing
Number of family caregivers providing help to older U.S. adults increased from 18.2 to 24.1 million between 2011 and 2022
Children Most Likely to Be Killed in Mass Shooting by Family Member
Most common perpetrator-victim relationship is the parent-child relationship
Most Families Exclude Food Allergens From Their Household
Those who exclude food allergens report more food allergy-related psychosocial concerns
Psychological Illness, CVD Risk Increased for Relatives, Spouses of Cancer Patients
Increased risk for developing a psychological illness, CVD at one year seen after family member's cancer diagnosis
Positive Family Relationships May Protect Against Pain in Older Adults
Parent-child strain may contribute to risk of new pain over time
Increases in Food Insecurity Seen in U.S. Families With Older Adults
Rates of recurring food insecurity more than doubled, rates of chronic food insecurity more than tripled from 1999-2003 to 2015-2019
Increased Cancer Risk Seen in Families of Men With Subfertility
In a recent study, 13 clusters of familial multicancer patterns identified in families of azoospermic men
Family-Based Intervention for Childhood Obesity Effective
Intervention can be implemented in primary care and improves weight outcomes for child, parents, and siblings
