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Is physical illness tied into depression?

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Is physical illness tied into depression?

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Yes. Mind and body are very much connected. Depression has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, bone loss, stroke, irritable bowel syndrome, and possibly cancer. In addition, people with depression have much higher rates of alcohol and substance use than the general population.