Depression symptoms show little change during the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease
Monday, July 5, 2010 - 15:21
in Health & Medicine
Depression is commonly reported in people with Alzheimer's disease and its precursor, mild cognitive impairment, with several studies suggesting having a history of major depression may nearly double your risk of developing dementia later in life. However, it has been unclear if depression is a symptom of the disease or a potential cause of the disease.