Depression and Heart Health:

... and a psychiatrist to manage the severe episodes of depression he has suffered during a long struggle with bipolar disorder. ... for some time that chronically sick people are prone to depression and that those affected have a tougher road back. Now, the signs ...

Those who suffer from depression and anxiety face a much greater risk of high blood pressure as ... age, gender, race, smoking and alcohol use. Depression and anxiety increased a man's risk of high blood pressure 1.5 times, ... response to stress among those with anxiety and depression , the researchers say. In some studies, people with anxiety have ...

... and others who experience fatigue joint pain or depression should have their vitamin D levels measured." Source: ...

... rare, Elefteriades said. Heart disease may contribute to depression and vice versa. Otherwise, women's hormones tend to protect ...

... used to rely mainly on an EKG finding called ST-segment depression to indicate heart trouble. But scores of studies have zeroed ...

... elevated levels of stress , anxiety, and depression because they’ve been hospitalized for an attack. ... the responses of family and friends Depression: From feelings of helplessness and hopelessness Because you ...

... Heart Patients Vulnerable to Depression Heart patients are vulnerable to depression and should be screened, and if necessary treated, to improve their ...

Researchers say they have found a connection between depression and "silent stroke," a brain abnormality that can ... the American Heart Association, says people who develop depression after age 50 should be evaluated for stroke. A silent stroke ...

... The study suggests doctors need to be more aware of how depression can affect patients. The next step is finding out whether treatment for depression lessens the risk of future cardiac events. - - - - - ...