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No, depression won't literally break your heart (but have a heart check anyway)

  • Written by Jennifer Welsh, PhD Candidate, Australian National University
imageDepression doesn't lead to heart disease, as some people suggest, but it's a sign that you might be at risk of it.Paola Chaaya/Unsplash, CC BY-SA

Some people say depression leads to a broken heart. It’s a catchy expression, but is it really true?

There is certainly a link between depression and heart disease, the most common cause of a heart...

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