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Age is one of the risk factors for this disease.
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Low-fiber diets are associated with chronic constipation, which is a major risk factor for developing hemorrhoids in the first place.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Early-life psychiatric illness is a significant, modifiable risk factor for later-life neurodegenerative disorders.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Weight is another modifiable risk factor to consider when looking to support brain and overall health.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
One meta-analysis found that a vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for insomnia.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Early-life psychiatric illness is a significant, modifiable risk factor for later-life neurodegenerative disorders.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Weight is another modifiable risk factor to consider when looking to support brain and overall health.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
One meta-analysis found that a vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for insomnia.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Risk factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk%20factor. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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