Telomere shortening is a defining characteristic of cellular aging associated with senescence, apoptosis, and the oncogenic transformation of somatic cells (Shammas, 2011). Although researchers have yet to acquire a complete understanding of the complex mechanisms behind aging, shorter telomeres have been frequently reported in individuals with mood and social anxiety disorders (SAD), demonstrating their relation to health and longevity…
Anorexia Nervosa and Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Similarities in Brain Patterns and Body Perception
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is one of the deadliest mental illnesses, with the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder (Morris & Twaddle, 2007). It is an eating disorder characterized by immensely low body weight that results from placing extreme value on weight…