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Depression is a risk factor and not an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests

August 5th, 2010

Researchers have found that depressive symptoms show little change during the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The study suggests that depression is truly a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and not just an early sign of the disease…….click here to continue reading

Depression may increase Alzheimer’s risk

July 21st, 2010

As if depression wasn’t bad enough on its own, new research suggests older adults with depressive symptoms are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease…….click here to continue reading

Depression ‘increases Alzheimer’s risk’

July 14th, 2010

Reports say suffering from depression can significantly increase the chances of developing Alzheimer’s…….click here to continue reading

Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

July 8th, 2010

Title: Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Category: Health News Created: 7/7/2010 10:19:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/7/2010 10:19:20 AM……click here to continue reading

Depression a risk for Alzheimer’s?

July 7th, 2010

New research from Rush University Medical Center suggests that depression is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, not an early result of it.An examination of more than 600 participants in the Chicago Health and Aging Project found little change in symptoms of depression in the six to seven years before Alzheimer’s was diagnosed and no change in depression three years after diagnosis.The ………click here to continue reading

Multitasking could help differentiate depression and early Alzheimer’s (Daily Telegraph)

November 9th, 2009

A multitasking test can help avoid confusion between symptoms of depression and early Alzheimer’s research suggests…….click here to continue reading