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Even a person looks healthy, maintains proper diet and physical activities at required levels, depression can intimidate him or her paves way for strokes in middle-aged adults. Family problems, troubles in career, emotional difficulties lead to depression, if they are not curtailed in the beginning level, the intensity in the psychological or mental depression leads to strokes and clots in blood flow.

According to a study conducted on 16,178 participants (ages 50 and older), the researchers have found that persistent depression may double the risk of stroke in adults over 50 - and stroke risk remains higher even after symptoms of depression go away.

The researchers actually conducted the analysis of data as part of the Health and Retirement Study about depressive symptoms, history of stroke, and stroke risk factors every two years in 1998-2010.

The study has documented 1,192 strokes over the said period. Which highlights the influences of long-term depression levels and negative effects on health.

It is advised to the readers that ensure stable and comfort mind always by avoiding unnecessary troubles, maintain austerity and normal lifestyle can keep you away from many problems. Having natural relationships and love towards family helps a lot in leading a life.

-Kannamsai