In the News In the News Depression May Raise Risk of Dementia - Details

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Title:	In the News In the News Depression May Raise Risk of Dementia - http://www.thefreedictionary.com http://www.thefreedictionary.com http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/10507074.stm
Description:	In the News is a free service of TheFreeDictionary.com The results of a new study suggest that having two or more episodes of depression could as much as double the risk of developing dementia later in life. While the link does not prove causation, researchers say that several factors related to depression could play a role in the development of dementia. For example, when a person is depressed, brain tissue may become inflamed and certain proteins in the brain may increase in ways that could potentially increase the risk of developing dementia. Discuss
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Date Added:	July 12, 2010 05:00:00 AM
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