|  |  | November 2, 2009  Scientists have suspected for some time that a link existed between depression and physical health but until now they had been unable to demonstrate a clear cause and effect relationship. New research, published just this month, provides evidence that depression activates a chronic low grade inflammation and is considered a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
"Promotion of inflammation may be one pathway through which depression may 'get under the skin' to negatively influence cardiovascular health. The link to cardiovascular disease demonstrates that there may be physical as well as mental health reasons to treat depression," Dr Jess Stewart, PhD, assistant professor of psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
Anyone who has experienced depression knows it brings a variety of common but measurable symptoms including pessimism, sadness, fatique, and sleep disturbance. Now scientists know depression effects cognitive, emotional and physical health. Stewart led a 6-year study of 263 healthy adults aged 50-70 years old.
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