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Is It Possible Depression Is One of the Causes of Alzheimer’s/dementia?

Question by ß?????§! Guess who’s back…for now!: Is it possible depression is one of the causes of Alzheimer’s/dementia? I’m just wondering cuz several of my clients who have Alzheimer’s/dementia have lost their spouses and/or children not long before they started showing symptoms and had to be placed in a home. Some people I have seen who already had it declined rapidly after losing a loved one. Best answer: Answer by prescottproductionsnaturally people try to erase traumatic events they have endured, so i am leaning toward yea, its a form of self protection in deperssion. right? Read more... ...

Why Is It Illogical to Argue That Marijuana Should Be Legal Because Alcohol Is More Harmful, Yet Legal?

by US Army Garrison Red Cloud – Casey Question by Anonymous Anonymous: Why is it illogical to argue that marijuana should be legal because alcohol is more harmful, yet legal? Is it not reasonable to expect the legal substances to be safer than the illegal ones? Preventing potential harm to oneself/others is the basis for outlawing substances in the first place, right? Please only answer my question, no ramblings on the topic in general. Best answer: Read more... ...

INSynergy

...  – Our innovative program incorporates FDA approved anti-craving medication, counseling, psychiatric and psychological services. These latest advances in treatm…   Career women fight evil genie in a bottle Richard Grucza is a renowned alcohol epidemiologist at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri. "Kids who start early are just different," he says. "Drinking early is a very strong risk factor for alcoholism. Hundreds of … Read more on New Zealand Herald Read ...

Childhood Depression Linked to Teenage Smoking, Obesity

by Monkey Boy42 Childhood Depression Linked To Teenage Smoking, Obesity The study, which was prepared by scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Pittsburgh, reports teenagers who suffered clinical depression when they were children were more likely than other people … Read more on RedOrbit Depression lowers efficacy of shingles vaccine HealthDay News — Elderly patients with untreated major depression have a diminished response to the shingles vaccine, researchers found. Patients with major depressive disorder who were not receiving antidepressants ...

Alternative Medicine for Depression and Anxiety

  Alternative Medicine For Depression And Anxiety – http://www.YourPanicCure.com A few alternative medicines for depression and anxiety http://www.YourPanicCure.com.   Antipsychotic Meds Not So Helpful for Depression? Antipsychotic treatment of depression has become increasingly widespread but the underlying evidence base puts this practice into question, he said. "Other options may be as effective, or more effective, and carry a lesser side-effect burden … Read more on WebMD Read more... ...