Studies have shown that stroke often leads to depression, but the evidence from those studies has been mixed as to whether depression could lead to stroke. Now, according to a study published in the March 4, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, psychological distress, but not depression, may increase the risk of stroke.
“Stroke is among the leading causes of long-term disability and death worldwide... Understanding the mechanisms by which...
Given the number of Migraineurs who also experience depression and the increased stroke risk that Migraine presents, I thought you would be... Read more »
There is a fairly commonly held belief that stress is a cause of strokes. In fact the evidence linking the two is far from compelling. The... Read more »
The onset of menopause causes many things to emerge – including the risk of developing conditions that can increase the risk of... Read more »
Like a stroke, depression can strike anyone. But people with a serious illness, like stroke, are at greater risk of suffering from... Read more »
A study in the May 28 issue of JAMA reports that in the year following a stroke, patients who received the medication escitalopram... Read more »
Studies have shown that stroke often leads to depression, but the evidence from those studies has been mixed as to whether depression could lead to... Read more »
Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low... Read more »
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RehabilitationMost people who survive a stroke will have some type of disability. But many people are able to make significant improvements through... Read more »
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Heart DiseaseAtherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger... Read more »
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PrognosisStroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Mortality rates are declining, however. Over 75% of patients survive a first stroke... Read more »
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