Women suffering from depression, are more prone to heart disease

July 1, 2014

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Middle-aged women who are experiencing moderate or severe depression They have twice the highest probability of developing heart disease including heart attacks. This was reported by experts from the US Emory University .

Since depressive states women are much more likely than men to this finding indicates a high danger of a depressed state for women. The study examined the masterminds of his state of health 3235 patients   with heart disease, trying to have symptoms of depression. This large-scale monitoring was conducted for three years. 34% of volunteers   They were women, whose average age was equal 62, 5 years . Experts have noted that the more severe the symptoms were the doldrums for women to 55 , The higher the risk of getting symptoms of cardiovascular diseases. If a woman is in a state of moderate or severe depression, the risk of her heart attack, the need for surgical intervention in order to increase the lumen of the arteries, or death from heart disease increased in 2, 17 times.

Interestingly, men and older women such a dependence completely viewed. Therefore, experts are already engaged in the study of the nature of the negative changes in the cardiovascular system which occur in the female body due to the influence of stressful situations.

There is no doubt that it is necessary to struggle with depression. Experts call it a real scourge of modern man, claiming about 30 people   susceptible to depression. Therefore, now it is actively working on technical innovations that can help a person overcome depression.

While earlier research has taken into account the fact that a clinical depression, a change in the activity of certain parts of the brain. A few decades ago, developers have even presented the device that relieves tension and pain without the use of drugs. He worked with the help of electronic pulses that affect the brain. However, in view of the doubts about how electricity affects the human brain, this method has not been widely adopted.

Recently, experts from University of South Carolina   presented a new method of dealing with depressed. This magnetic helmet that is able to remove depression. To feel its impact, the helmet must be worn every day 37, 5 minutes . Outside products are located electromagnets, which pulses of affecting the human brain. Use this miracle device is possible even at home. Besides its creators claim that this method of treatment is much safer than receiving Antidepressants . However, the effectiveness of this technique is hardly high, since it is only 14 percent .

Therefore, physicians are still strongly advised not to neglect the simple but very useful tips. To prevent the development of depressive state, you need to eat right, including the menu, a variety of foods rich in vitamins. If possible, avoid mental stress, work-related and personal affairs. Good affects the human body and the fresh air, the activity and, of course, positive emotions.