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Health Encyclopedia: Depression Risk
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According to a major surveys, more than 13% of Americans experience major depression disorder over the course of their lifetimes. Furthermore, an estimated 18 million Americans experience major depression each year. Depression is second only to high blood pressure as a chronic condition encountered by primary care doctors. Depression is an illness that can afflict anyone, regardless of age, race, class, or gender. A third of all depressed people consider suicide, and 9% attempt it.
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Stroke Information
...of the cerebrum.A reduction of, or disruption in, blood flow to the brain is the primary cause of a stroke. Blockage for even a short period of time can be disastrous and cause brain damage or... Read more »Headaches: Cluster: Causes
...abruptly rises to extreme levels, causing damage to blood vessels in the brain, heart, and kidneys.Strokes Caused by Blood Clots or Hemorrhages. A blood clot or hemorrhage in the brain leading to... Read more »Vitamins: Dietary Health Benefits
...levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that has been associated with a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. Some studies in 2002, suggest that any risk posed by homocysteine or... Read more »Stroke Diagnosis
Preventing a major stroke in people who experience transient ischemic attacks or small strokes requires determining the source of such attacks. A complete blood count, chest x-ray, and... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...elderly, interesting studies are now suggesting that influenza vaccination may help protect against stroke, adverse heart events, and death from all causes.Children Who Should Be Vaccinated. The... Read more »
Medications
...Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease... Read more »
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...widen. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.... Read more »
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