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Emerging research shows link between depression in younger adults and dementia
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Chronic depression can speed up changes in the brain that may lead to dementia.
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SINGAPORE – Depression in people above the age of 60 is associated with an increased risk of dementia, and may sometimes be an early sign of cognitive decline.
Now, emerging research has highlighted a significant link between depression diagnosed in young and middle-aged adults and an increased risk of dementia later on.
