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Data shows that there will be a sharp rise in older HIV+ individuals by 2015, and with it, the potential for an increased number of brain disorders -- specifically Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Body Image: Never Big Enough October 20, 2010 By Benjamin Ryan Body image is closely tied to self-esteem, and gay men who are preoccupied with perceived flaws in their physique are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Anxiety and Depression Together? October 20, 2010 By R. Morgan Griffin When these two conditions come together focused treatment is called for. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
The Pressure to Look Good October 13, 2010 By Advocate.com Editors Designer John Bartlett joins Dr. Frank Spinelli in the first of two videos about the way men perceive their looks. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Depression as Deadly as Smoking? October 13, 2010 By Advocate Contributors A study by researchers at the University of Bergen, Norway, and the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London has found that depression is as much of a risk factor for mortality as smoking. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Gay and Depressed October 13, 2010 By Frank Spinelli, MD Gay men have higher rates of depression than the general population. As a result, they are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior and to abuse alcohol and drugs with more frequency. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Cardiac Problems Can Lead to Depression October 06, 2010 By Advocate.com Editors Heart patients should be regularly screened for signs of depression, the American Heart Association recommends. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Is Every Day a Rainy Day? October 06, 2010 By Sue Rochman Researchers are seeing that HIV disease and mental health issues go hand in hand. But there are ways to help clear that lingering gloom. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Self-Image and Depression September 29, 2010 By Dr. Frank Spinelli, MD Body dysmorphism is a medical term used to define an anxiety disorder in which the affected person is so obsessed with their looks and body image that it often interferes with daily life, creating anxiety and depression. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Mediterranean Diet Could Reduce Depression September 29, 2010 By Advocate.com Editors Research has suggested that the monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil -- used abundantly in the Mediterranean diet -- may be associated with a lower risk of severe depressive symptoms.
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Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Light at the End of the Tunnel September 29, 2010 By Frank Spinelli, MD Video: Depression is an illness that affects millions of people but you don’t have to suffer. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
Depression and Aging September 22, 2010 By Frank Spinelli, MD Depression does not discriminate when it comes to age. Everyone is at risk. More >
Health & Fitness > Ask the Doctor > Depression
More Than Just Blue September 22, 2010 By Benjamin Ryan With HIVers experiencing depression at higher rates than the general population, it’s important that you not ignore any telltale signs and that you take extra care of your well-being. More >

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