Depression May Increase Alzheimer's Risk In People With Memory Problems
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 13:42
in Health & Medicine
People with memory problems who are depressed are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease compared to people who are not depressed, reports a new study. However, the research also shows that the popular Alzheimer's drug donepezil may delay the progression to Alzheimer's disease for depressed people who also suffer from mild cognitive impairment or memory problems.