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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

10 Signs Of Depression

Hypertension linked to depression through obesity

October 02, 2008
Researchers at Louisiana State University Health Science Center have found that obesity may be a link between depression and the development of high blood pressure. In a study of 1,017 people, doctors found that symptoms of depression and hypertension became more prevalent in patients as their body weight increased. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Question of the Week: Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...known as "winter depression." It is when people have symptoms of depression through the winter... Read more »

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Chronic Illness, Acid Reflux and Depression -- Part I
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...have to determine if what you are experiencing are symptoms of depression or are physical... Read more »

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Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

  "It is not the need for sleep but the ability that diminishes with age."   This quote, from... Read more »

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What Is Depression? Our First Podcast!
By DepressionCast , Health Expert

...and the form of depression they're experiencing. Symptoms of depression can include: Persistent... Read more »

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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...feeling overwhelmed, or think that they may have symptoms of depression should communicate these... Read more »

Health Guide

Half of Iraq Veterans with Migraines Also Have Depression
...soldiers returning from Iraq who suffer from Migraines are more than twice as likely to also experience symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety than soldiers who do not... Read more »
Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?
The classic symptoms of depression include sadness during most of the day, altered appetite or body weight, change in sleep patterns, agitation, lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities,... Read more »
ADHD and Depression
One out of every four adults with ADD/ADHD also suffers from symptoms of depression.  When there are co-existing conditions, it can be harder to diagnose and treat ADHD.  The symptoms may overlap... Read more »
Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
...teens is far from easy. What seems like depression may be "normal" teenage behavior. If signs and symptoms of depression continue for two weeks or more, they should be evaluated by a mental... Read more »
Half of Iraq Veterans with Migraine Also Have Depression
...percent of those without Migraine. The authors also found that soldiers with Migraines who had symptoms of depression tended to have more frequent Migraines, an average of 3.5 days per... Read more »

Medications

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Related News

Exercise Eases Depression and Heart Disease
January 21, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients suffering from both coronary heart disease and symptoms of depression can cut their risk of cardiovascular events by... Read summary »

Antidepressants Impact Driving
August 20, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Antidepressants and driving may be a bad mix according to a new study from the University of South Dakota. Researchers... Read summary »

Connecting the Brain and Pain
November 13, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common brain imaging technology is unlocking the connection between depression and pain. Statistics show more than 75 percent... Read summary »

Depression Undiagnosed in Centenarians
November 28, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Centenarians are one of the fastest growing groups of Americans, yet little is known about their overall health. When... Read summary »

Journal watch: Zocor may cause depression in some
October 02, 2008

A small study of elderly patients has found that simvastatin (Zocor) causes symptoms of depression in some. Of the 31 patients taking simvastatin, 4... Read summary »