Depression Can Affect Memory—and Mirror Signs of Alzheimer's
Clip: Season 49 Episode 5 | 1m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Exercise may help depression patients regain memory.
Depression, anxiety, and stress can have an effect on a person's memory that mirrors signs of Alzheimer's.
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Depression Can Affect Memory—and Mirror Signs of Alzheimer's
Clip: Season 49 Episode 5 | 1m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Depression, anxiety, and stress can have an effect on a person's memory that mirrors signs of Alzheimer's.
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