Thursday, July 22, 2010

Depression may increase Alzheimer's risk - Technology & science - Science - LiveScience - msnbc.com

Depression may increase Alzheimer's risk - Technology & science - Science - LiveScience - msnbc.com: "As if depression wasn't bad enough on its own, new research suggests older adults with depressive symptoms are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's is a fatal brain disorder marked by memory loss and an inability to function in daily life. Researchers have long known that depression and Alzheimer's disease are linked, but it wasn't clear whether depression was a risk factor for Alzheimer's or a symptom of the disease"

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