March 2010 PMID 20194822

Overweight, obesity, and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

Floriana S Luppino, Leonore M de Wit, Paul F Bouvy, Theo Stijnen, Pim Cuijpers, Brenda W J H Penninx, Frans G Zitman

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced perspective, with comments referencing specific studies, such as the meta-analysis, and highlighting mechanisms like biological factors and social implications; phrases like 'well-known and complex' and concerns about fasting effects demonstrate thoughtful engagement and recognition of the topic's importance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the well-known link between obesity and depression, supporting the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity about the topic, referencing the complex relationship and citing studies or hypotheses.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments demonstrate some depth, referencing concepts like the leptin hypothesis and discussing behavioral effects like fasting, indicating active consideration.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest this publication influences ongoing debates and raises awareness about the multifaceted connection between weight and mental health.

Abstract in brief

  • Overweight and obesity are linked to an increased likelihood of developing depression over time, with obesity showing a stronger association, especially among Americans and those with depressive disorders.
  • The relationship is bidirectional, meaning that while obesity can lead to depression, having depression also raises the risk of becoming obese; however, baseline depression symptoms did not predict future overweight but increased obesity risk.
  • Factors like age and geographic location influence these associations, but some moderating variables, such as sex and depression severity, were not clearly identified through subgroup analysis.]

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☀️ Shiiba, The Fat Black Leftist ˎˊ˗ (inactive)
@HappyShiiba · X

It also leads to depression: https://t.co/McS8279qP7 And the effects of 'fasting' aka starving oneself aren't pretty: https://t.co/5qAgvWE4AU I mean, what happens when you don't eat for a day, really?: https://t.co/yoXolzezMy Hell. Let's keep going.

Aug 28, 2021 · 48 likes · 2 shares · 3,970 followers View post →
ひろし@栄養でアスリートになる!
@1_sarubaka · X

肥満はうつ病のリスクを1.5倍高める。 うつ病は肥満のリスクを1.5倍高める。 https://t.co/oGqpFY51R1 肥満は認知機能が低下させて、うつ病になるし、 うつ病になると認知機能が低下して肥満になる。 「痩せろ!」 そんな簡単な話ではないです。 周りとの関わりが必須です。 https://t.co/UWnH2bo5u3

Jan 1, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 349 followers View post →
Miguel R. Gandía
@RodriguezGandia · X

@jturnesv @oriol_guell @danimateria Bueno. El binomio obesidad-depresión es conocido y complejo Con la obesidad pasa como con el alcohol. Es un espectro de enfermedad y debemos tratar todo https://t.co/YIj14CKq9A

Jul 12, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,924 followers View post →
Risto Uuk
@RistoUuk · X

Paper 1 I mentioned: https://t.co/0oXapm9BvK

Sep 10, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,856 followers View post →
EDIMO PEREIRA
@EDIMOSIP · X

RT @RistoUuk: Paper 1 I mentioned: https://t.co/0oXapm9BvK

Sep 10, 2024 · 1 share · 1,673 followers View post →
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@SpiderQueen444 · X

RT @HappyShiiba: It also leads to depression: https://t.co/McS8279qP7 And the effects of 'fasting' aka starving oneself aren't pretty: http…

May 15, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,394 followers View post →

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EDIMO PEREIRA
@EDIMOSIP · X

RT @RistoUuk: Paper 1 I mentioned: https://t.co/0oXapm9BvK

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Risto Uuk
@RistoUuk · X

Paper 1 I mentioned: https://t.co/0oXapm9BvK

Sep 10, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,856 followers View post →
Miguel R. Gandía
@RodriguezGandia · X

@jturnesv @oriol_guell @danimateria Bueno. El binomio obesidad-depresión es conocido y complejo Con la obesidad pasa como con el alcohol. Es un espectro de enfermedad y debemos tratar todo https://t.co/YIj14CKq9A

Jul 12, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,924 followers View post →
MyFitnessCoach
@My_Fit_Coach_ · X

References: [1] The leptin hypothesis of depression: a potential link between mood disorders and obesity? https://t.co/EbH37FY2Jw ↩ [2] Overweight, Obesity, and Depression https://t.co/zdEP4Ayrdj ↩

Jun 2, 2023 · 8 followers View post →
0 Days of NonBlack & Kewn Nonsense
@SpiderQueen444 · X

RT @HappyShiiba: It also leads to depression: https://t.co/McS8279qP7 And the effects of 'fasting' aka starving oneself aren't pretty: http…

May 15, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,394 followers View post →
InFormaMed
@informameds · X

5. Luppino, Floriana S., et al. “Overweight, obesity, and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. “Archives of General Psychiatry 67.3 (2010): 220-229.

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Bruh
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@princetoby69 @edmthomas @mygenderisblack https://t.co/Oji1x9Y0Ou

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ひろし@栄養でアスリートになる!
@1_sarubaka · X

肥満はうつ病のリスクを1.5倍高める。 うつ病は肥満のリスクを1.5倍高める。 https://t.co/oGqpFY51R1 肥満は認知機能が低下させて、うつ病になるし、 うつ病になると認知機能が低下して肥満になる。 「痩せろ!」 そんな簡単な話ではないです。 周りとの関わりが必須です。 https://t.co/UWnH2bo5u3

Jan 1, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 349 followers View post →
rebeca⁷
@agustjuly · X

RT @HappyShiiba: It also leads to depression: https://t.co/McS8279qP7 And the effects of 'fasting' aka starving oneself aren't pretty: http…

Aug 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 420 followers View post →
☀️ Shiiba, The Fat Black Leftist ˎˊ˗ (inactive)
@HappyShiiba · X

It also leads to depression: https://t.co/McS8279qP7 And the effects of 'fasting' aka starving oneself aren't pretty: https://t.co/5qAgvWE4AU I mean, what happens when you don't eat for a day, really?: https://t.co/yoXolzezMy Hell. Let's keep going.

Aug 28, 2021 · 48 likes · 2 shares · 3,970 followers View post →