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2010-03-06T07:00:51Z

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Obesity and Depression Are Linked, Say Researchers

2010-03-06T07:00:51Z

Obesity appears to be linked with an increased risk of depression, say researchers, and the link also works in the other direction.

Floriana S. Luppino and a team of researchers at Leiden University Medical Center and GGZ Rivierduinen, Leiden, the Netherlands, analyzed the results of 15 previous studies involving 58,745 participants which examined the relationship between depression and obesity over time.

"We found bidirectional associations between depression and obesity: obese persons had a 55% increased risk of developing depression over time, whereas depressed persons had a 58% increased risk of becoming obese. The association between depression and obesity was stronger than the association between depression and overweight, which reflects a dose-response gradient," said the authors.

The researches also found that the link between obesity and later depression was stronger among Americans than among Europeans and stronger for diagnosed depressive disorder compared with depression symptoms.

Although the causes for the obesity-depression link are uncertain, the authors discussed several possible theories, including the following:

Obesity is an inflammatory state and inflammation increases the risk of depression.
Obesity contributes to body dissatisfaction and low-esteem, putting the overweight individual at risk for depression.
Depression may increase weight by either interfering with the endocrine system or through antidepressant side effects.

The authors suggest that doctors treating patients with either depression or obesity should be aware of the link so that they can engage in preventative care and detect problems early.

Obesity and Depression Are Linked, Say Researchers originally appeared on About.com Depression on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 00:00:09.

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Calcium, vitamin D pills don't help heart: study

2010-03-06T07:00:51Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Don't expect your calcium and vitamin D supplements to improve your heart health or prevent a stroke, according to a systematic review of published studies. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Walnuts Shown to Improve Endothelial Function in Diabetics

2010-02-27T01:12:30Z

The consumption of walnuts significantly improved flow-mediated dilation and lipid profile in type 2 diabetics. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

New Gene Linked to ADHD

2010-02-27T01:12:30Z

A newly discovered genetic link may offer new information on the causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as help determine who might best respond to treatment. (Source: WebMD Health)

High-resolution still images alongside high-speed video footage for detailed scientific imaging

2010-02-27T01:12:30Z

Scientists funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the British Heart Foundation at the University of Oxford have developed a revolutionary way of capturing a high-resolution still image alongside very high-speed video - a new technology that is attractive for science, industry and consumer sectors alike.

Underactive thyroid linked to pesticide exposure

2010-02-20T02:17:22Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exposure to certain types of pesticides could up the risk of thyroid disease in women, according to a new study of thousands of women married to licensed pesticide applicators.

Parkinson's disease research uncovers social barrier

2010-02-20T02:17:22Z

People with Parkinson's disease suffer social difficulties simply because of the way they talk, researchers have discovered. Many people develop negative impressions about individuals with Parkinson's disease, based solely on how they communicate.

Ovarian cancer vaccine: Can it prevent recurrence?

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Research continues to evaluate the role of an ovarian cancer vaccine to prevent recurrence.

High blood pressure found in 19% of Canadian adults

2010-02-20T02:17:22Z

Nearly one in five Canadians adults - about 4.6 million people between the ages of 20 and 79 - has high blood pressure, Statistics Canada reports. (Source: CBC | Health)

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