Depression may raise likelihood of strokes

DEPRESSION may increase the chances of women having a stroke.

Depression may raise likelihood of strokes

A large six-year study found that a history of depression increased the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 29%.

Women who used common antidepressants such as Prozac had a 39% higher risk. But scientists said they did not believe the drugs were to blame and urged women not to stop taking their medication.

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