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Posted on June 7, 2013, 6 a.m. in Surgery Depression Medications

People taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) around the time of having surgery are found to have an increased risk of bleeding, transfusion, hospital readmission, and death.

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Wide Ranging Mental Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga has positive effects on mild depression and sleep complaints, and improves symptoms associated with schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Posted on Feb. 5, 2013, 6 a.m. in Mental Health Depression Vitamins

Low levels of vitamin D associate with an increased risk of depression, in midlife.

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Posted on Jan. 7, 2013, 6 a.m. in Inflammation Depression Mental Health

Elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammatory disease, may associate with increased risk of psychological distress and depression.

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Posted on Oct. 1, 2012, 6 a.m. in Cardio-Vascular Behavior Depression

Spouses of people who have a sudden heart attack are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide, even if their partner survives.

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Posted on Sept. 13, 2012, 6 a.m. in Mental Health Depression Stress

Psychological stress and depression can cause the loss of brain volume, thereby contributing to emotional and cognitive impairment.

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Posted on July 30, 2012, 6 a.m. in Brain and Mental Performance Depression Mental Health Vitamins

Low levels of vitamin B-6 and B-12 are associated with an increased risk of impaired cognition.

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Posted on March 6, 2012, 6 a.m. in Cardio-Vascular Depression

People who survive a heart attack, but are depressed, face a difficult recovery prognosis.

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Posted on Dec. 12, 2011, 6 a.m. in Women's Health Depression Lifestyle
Active Lifestyle Reduces Risk of Depression

Older women who get more exercise and watch less television time are less likely to be diagnosed with depression.

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Posted on Nov. 25, 2011, 6 a.m. in Longevity Depression Exercise
Motivation for Active Life a Key to Happiness

Self-determined motivation and perceived competence are important factors in persuading seniors to exercise more.

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ANTI-AGING TIP OF THE DAY

Tip #177 - Easy Does It
An easy-going personality may help to forestall cognitive decline as we age. Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) studied 506 older Swedes and found that those men and women who were socially outgoing and not easily distressed by circumstances were 49% less likely to develop dementia over time, as compared to those who were extroverted and neurotic. In addition, a calm personality was also associated with a 49% reduced dementia risk in those who were not socially active compared with those who were stay-at-homes but prone to distress.
Generally speaking, people with relaxed personalities tend to have a more stable mood and are better able to handle stressful situations with little anxiety. Try to take challenging situations in stride.
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