Severe depression linked to increased aging process
New research suggests that people suffering from major depressive disorder may age significantly faster, compared with people who do not suffer from depression. This is according to a study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, major depressive disorder (MDD) affects around 14.8 million adults in the US every year, and the disorder is more prevalent in women.
Previous studies have associated depression and MDD with increased risk of age-related diseases, including diabetes,cancer, obesity and heart disease, and the researchers say that "accelerated biological ageing" is thought to be one of the causes of these increased risks........
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