Depression linked to higher Parkinson's risk

People suffering from depression may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. This is according to a study published in the journal Neurology. In the past, depression has been linked to numerous other disorders. Earlier this year, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that depression doubles the risk of stroke in middle-aged women. But researchers from the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan say their research suggests that depression is an independent risk factor for Parkinson's disease - a progressive disorder of the nervous system...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Parkinson's Disease Source Type: news