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Depression blog
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Oct. 21, 2009
Depression and heart disease: Get the facts
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
We frequently talk about the importance of treating depression. Here's another reason to get help now.
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If you have major depression and have had a heart attack, you're at a much higher risk to die of a heart attack. Although this is very sobering, you need to know the facts. We know that chemicals in our brain are not in proper balance when depressed. When people suffer from depression, they are not as likely to take care of themselves properly. People don't eat right and commonly don't exercise. Sleep is usually disturbed in some way, too.
So if you have depression and heart disease, pay extra attention to your physical and mental health. Don't put off asking for help. You and your body deserve it!
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