Obesity And Depression Linked

“The treatment of obesity and depression should be integrated because the conditions are linked, new research indicates. US researchers carried out a major review of data and found that people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed and vice versa. They found that people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed because they are in poor health and are dissatisfied with their appearance. This occurrence was particularly prevalent among women and those of high socio-economic status. Meanwhile, people who are depressed may be more likely to become obese because of physiological changes in their hormone and immune systems that occur as a result of depression. They also have more difficulty taking care of themselves because of the symptoms and consequences of depression, including negative thoughts, overeating and difficulty adhering to exercise regimes.”

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