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There is a lot of information about seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) available on the internet and in the medical literature today, but most of the information about this disorder fails to inform readers about the real causes of it, and the simple, effective treatments for reversing it. |
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| | | From: Rene | Sent: 6/18/2006 4:44 AM |
No one likes feeling down. But down and like a dim bulb? That's just adding insult to injury.
Yet new research suggests this may be exactly what happens to some people. When depression -- even moderate depression -- is combined with aging, it increases the risk of mild cognitive decline in just a few years. And half the cases of mild cognitive decline develop into full-blown dementia. Which underscores why persistently feeling "just a little down" should always be treated, not shrugged off. While moderate to severe depression is the biggest threat to mental sharpness, even mild depression carries a slightly increased risk.
What's the connection? In some people, depression may actually be an early symptom of neurological disease that will eventually lead to dementia. In others, there might be a genetic link between depression and dementia. It also is possible that depression gradually damages parts of the brain that play a role in memory. Or all of the above may be true; much more research is needed.
Regardless, depression should be treated and monitored closely because there's plenty of evidence that it's bad for physical as well as mental health. There's a wide range of effective treatments. That's one of the miracles of modern medicine. Take advantage. Posted by IrishRose at HerbalUsage |
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