Studies show a link between depression and obesityAccording to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability as measured by the years lived with disability (YLD). By 2020, depression is projected to become the second leading cause for premature mortality and disability. Depression is prevalent among 121 million people worldwide. Occasionally, we all may feel sad or low, but these feelings may pass within a few days. True depression includes sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings, loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, irritability, insomnia or excessive sleeping, overeating or appetite loss, fatigue and decreased energy, feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thinking and difficulty in concentrating, remembering details and making decisions. When these problems become chronic or recurrent, they can lead to substantial impairments in an individual`s ability to take care of his or her everyday activities.In the 1970s, "the jolly fat" hypothesis reported a positive association between obesity and low levels of anxiety in men and women, and low levels of depression. Subsequently, several studies have been published on depression and obesity. While earlier studies found no significant association, it now appears that there is a back-and-forth link between depression and obesity.View All1234Next >News posted by www.newsinfoline.com
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