Health Tip: Signs of Depression It's more than just a case of the blues Updated: 5/9/2008 10:00:33 AM Print Article Email Article           (HealthDay News) -- About 15 of every 100 adults suffer from depression, according to AARP. Depression is more than just a case of the blues. AARP offers this list of common warning signs: Difficulty concentrating, problems with memory, and difficulty making decisions. Becoming irritable, angry, worried, agitated, anxious, pessimistic, or indifferent. Over an extended period, being sad or unexplained bouts of crying. Changes in sleep habits, as well as appetite. Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. Feelings of hopelessness. Unexplained aches and pains. -- Diana Kohnle Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings and benefits offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School S... Sleep: A Necessity, Not a Luxury Health Tip: Taking a Mental Status Test Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventin... Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of W... Antidepressants May Prevent Depression A... 9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairm... Depression, PTSD Common Among Lung Trans... Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotoni... Health Tip: Signs of Depression Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lo... Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecti... Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Ment... 9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Tr... Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Ca... High Self-Esteem May Mask Defensiveness Omega-3 Benefits for Bipolar Disorder Re... Fleeting Facial Expressions Reveal Deep ... Skin Pain, Sensitivity Rises With Migrai... Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Comp...

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