Double Bill •Low testosterone levels, which afflict 30 percent of men over 55, are linked to depression in older men. Symptoms of hormone deficiency and depression overlap: diminished appetite and libido, fatigue and irritability.
Exercise Kick •Long known as a stress reliever and mood enhancer, exercise may also boost the effect of antidepressant medication, according to a study at the University of Texas Southwestern.
Blue at Heart •Depression dramatically raises the risk of dying from heart disease, especially in postmenopausal women. Stress hormones unleashed by the blues could be to blame.
