It’s natural to feel down sometimes, but if that low mood lingers day after day, it could signal depression. Major depression is an episode of sadness or apathy that lasts at least two consecutive weeks and is severe enough to interrupt daily activities. Depression is not a sign of weakness or a negative personality. Also and most often, daytime sleepiness is blamed on sleep apnea, which occurs when people stop breathing for periods of 10 seconds or more, causing them to wake repeatedly during the night and preventing deep, restful sleep. After analyzing data collected in a study, the researchers found a weak relationship between sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness. “It appears that EDS (excessive daytime sleepiness) is more strongly associated with mood factors (e.g. depression). Having physical conditions like stroke, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, cancer and dementia further increases that risk. I found an interresting list of Care Homes in West Sussex which have a strict internal quality management system. These care homes have been accredited externally and has achieved the ISO9001 and Hospitality Assured standards. While depression may be an effect of certain health problems, it can also increase a person’s risk of developing other illnessesprimarily those affecting the immune system, like infections.

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