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2. 6. Remote delivery of psychological interventions : Impact and acceptability of preventive strategies to improve risk factors associated with coronary heart disease

   Author : Emma Wallin; JoAnne Dahl; Raimo Lappalainen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Depression; anxiety; overweight; obesity; technology-assisted interventions; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Depression, anxiety and excessive weight are public health concerns that have been associated with an increased risk and worse prognosis of coronary heart disease. Remote delivery of psychological interventions may be an effective preventive strategy to improve these lifestyle-related risk factors as treatment may be delivered to many people at a low cost and reduce stigma related to seeking help. READ MORE

4. 7. Physical exercise as a preventive strategy for disorders affecting the brain. The effect on neuroinflammation

   Author : Martina Svensson; Neuroinflammation; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical activity; Exercise; Neuroinflammation; Microglia; Cytokines; Behavior; Dementia; Depression; Brain ischemia; Alzheimer’s disease; Vascular dementia; Parkinson’s disease;

   Abstract : Physical activity is associated with lower risks of developing dementia, Parkinson’s disease (PD) and depression. Furthermore, being physically active prior to brain ischemia appears to help the recovery process. READ MORE

5. 8. Stress system function in abdominal obesity. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system in middle-aged men

   Author : Thomas Ljung; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Abdominal obesity; stress; HPA axis; cortisol; glucocorticoid receptors; sympathetic nervous system; catecholamines; depression; SSRI;

   Abstract : Background: There is a strong relationship between central (abdominal, visceral) obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and elevated blood pressure. These abnormalities are included in the term Metabolic Syndrome, and indicate an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes type 2. READ MORE

6. 9. Risk factors and consequences of maternal perinatal depressive and anxiety symptoms : a community-based study in rural Bangladesh

   Author : Hashima-E Nasreen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : depression;

   Abstract : Background: There is a paucity of research on maternal depressive and anxiety disorders and its association with infant birth outcome and growth in the South Asian region including Bangladesh. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of depressive and anxiety symptoms surrounding childbirth and their impact on infant birth outcomes and physical development at 2–3 months and 6–8 months postpartum in rural Bangladesh. READ MORE

7. 10. Effect of pharmacological treatment of serotonergic function in depression

   Author : Aram El Khoury; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Sertonin depression; platelets; HPA-axis; intracellular calcium; lithium; SSRI NRI;

   Abstract : Since its identification in raphe neurons of the central nervous system (CNS), the biogenic amine serotonin (5- hydroxytryptamin, 5-HT) has been implicated in the etiology and pathophysiology of affective disorders, such as depression. It has been proposed that enhancement of central serotonergic transmission may underlie the therapeutic response to different types of antidepressant drugs. READ MORE