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Negative social ties as emerging risk factors for accelerated aging, inflammation, and multimorbidity
Byungkyu Lee, Gabriele Ciciurkaite, Siyun Peng, Colter Mitchell, Brea L. Perry
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·2026
Negative social ties, or “hasslers,” are pervasive yet understudied components of social networks that may accelerate biological aging and morbidity. Using ego-centric network data and DNA methylation-based biological aging clocks (i.e., DunedinPACE and age-accelerated GrimAge2) from saliva from a state representative probability sample in Indiana, we examine how negative social ties are associated with accelerated biological aging and a broad range of health outcomes, including inflammation and multimorbidity. Negative relationships are not rare within close relationships, as nearly 30% of individuals report having at least one hassler in their network. These hasslers tend to occupy peripheral network positions and are more likely to be connected through weak, uniplex ties. Importantly, exposure to negative social ties follows patterns of social and health vulnerability, with women, daily smokers, people in poorer health, and those with adverse childhood experiences more likely to report having hasslers in their networks. Having more hasslers is associated with accelerated biological aging in both rate and cumulative burden: Each additional hassler corresponds to approximately 1.5% faster pace of aging and roughly 9 mo older biological age. Moreover, not all hasslers exert the same influence; kin and nonkin hasslers show detrimental associations, whereas spouse hasslers do not. Finally, a greater number of hasslers is associated with multiple adverse health outcomes beyond epigenetic aging. These findings together highlight the critical role of negative social ties in biological aging as chronic stressors and the need for interventions that reduce harmful social exposures to promote healthier aging trajectories.
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View paper →Is it the Doubt?: Exploring Differences in Belief, Minority Stress, and Mental Health Amongst Demographically Diverse Agnostics and Atheists
Brandon L. Velez, Melanie E. Brewster, Dena M. Abbott, Teagan Wilson, Veronica Kim
The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion·2026
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austlii.edu.au·2026
CRIMINAL LAW — Review of non-custodial supervision order (“NCSO”) — Whether NSCO should be revoked — In 2016, KL, in grips of undiagnosed delusional disorder, stabbed and killed neighbour, GH — In 2017, at consent mental impairment hearing, KL found not guilty of murder because of mental impairment — KL placed on custodial supervision order (“CSO”), and committed to Thomas Embling Hospital — In April 2023 and again in March 2024, KL granted extended leave for 12 months — In October 2024, CSO varied to NCSO — Two psychiatrists recommend revocation of NCSO — KL’s illness in remission for several years — KL presents only low risk to community — NCSO of little utility given KL’s stable mental state, excellent insight, and low risk profile — If NCSO revoked, any deterioration in mental health could be managed adequately by family support, supervision of GP and psychologist, and, if necessary, under Mental Health Act 2022 (Vic) — Secretary to Department of Health and KL submit NCSO should be revoked — Attorney-General submits NCSO should be confirmed — GH’s mother (implicitly) opposes revocation of NCSO — Statutory test satisfied on evidence — NCSO revoked — Non‑publication order made — Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic), ss 31, 33, 38C, 39, 40, 42, & 75.
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