• April 28, 2024

The depression it is one of the main causes of medical care in Mexico; It is estimated that about 3% of the population suffer from it, which could be at risk of suffering a cerebral infarction, according to a new study.

Researchers of the TH Chan Harvard School of Public Health Boston detail that people who have suffered depression For a long time, they have a higher risk of developing strokes.

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"Adults over 50 who suffered depression for more than two years are twice as likely to suffer a stroke," compared to healthy people. "

In addition, not only patients without care are the most affected, since those who have sporadic episodes of depression They have a 66% higher risk of suffering stroke than people who do not have this disease.

Paola Gilsanz , author of the study, explains that the cause would be the behaviors related to depression such as physical inactivity, smoking, or combination with other diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol levels.

If you want to take care of your health, do not wait too long to receive a treatment, increase your physical activity and find some motivations that raise your spirits.

Approach your family and friends to help you change negative thoughts for positives.

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