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A new study about the correlation of depression and illness has surfaced: elders who feel they’re alone in this world have higher chances of becoming sick. Now this is troubling as it poses a “double jeopardy” scenario.

This research actually applies to all ages but the elderly have higher chances of becoming even if it’s just mild depression. The researchers took notice of what they called the “T-cells” – these are the cells that slowly kill the body’s protection from bacteria and viruses. They conducted an experiment that featured people from all ages and found out that people with mild or extreme depression had a lower number of “T-cells” compared to those who don’t have.

Photo taken from http://www.healthhype.com

Posted on April 11th, 2008 by editor
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