Tag: treatment of depression
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Does Depression Accelerate Aging?
Depression is a condition that negatively impacts how you feel, act, or think. Untreated, it could interfere with your ability to carry out normal activities. Mental health conditions can affect a person’s aging process. According to a 2010 study, depression and chronic stress were associated with faster cell deterioration. They were also linked to reduced…
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Depression: The Often Unseen Side Effect of Breast Cancer
Depression is a powerful and understandable side effect of a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. There are a number of reasons why – from the trauma of your diagnosis, to the physiological side effects of the various treatments (hormone fluctuations, fatigue, nausea, pain), to the dramatic changes to your body following mastectomy and reconstruction as…