It’s time for another mental health check. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses in the country. New research from Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that people who struggle with major depressive disorder are biologically older than those without it. The study consisted of eight hundred and eleven people with depression and three hundred and nineteen without. Blood samples were taken to check their DNA. According to the samples, participants with major depressive disorder were around eight months older than those without. Scientists also found that childhood trauma or abuse accelerated the aging process even more. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of depression. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com.
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