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How to Take Care of Older Adults with Depression
Until recently, depression in seniors used to be dismissed as a symptom of aging, and was not associated with the disorder itself. It was generally taken more seriously in teenagers. However, recent s
The 6 Pillars of a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle
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The health of your brain, like the health of your body, depends on ma
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(BPT) – There are more than 19 million adults in the United States living with depression and many more people could be suffering but are unaware that what they are feeling is depression, according to