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In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness

A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren’t hypervigilant about health concerns. ....

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Hypochondriacs die sooner than those more relaxed about health, study finds

Researchers found that diagnosed hypochondriacs have an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes, particularly suicide. ....

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Excessive worry about health can lead to earlier death, Swedish study finds

A Swedish study has found that people who have an excessive fear of illness, or hypochondriasis, tend to die earlier than those without health-related hypervigilance. ....

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Study finds higher death rate in those who fear serious illness

Hypochondriasis, now called illness anxiety disorder, is a rare condition with symptoms that go beyond average health worries. ....

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