Depressed women 'have increased risk of stroke'

More likely among the fat, apparently.

Women with depression may also be at increased risk of having a stroke, US researchers suggest.

A study of over 80,000 women found those with a history of depression had a 29% increased risk of stroke.

The research, in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, said doctors should be aware people with depression may neglect their general health.

UK stroke experts said depression alone was unlikely to increase stroke risk...

But he added: "Regardless of the mechanism, recognising that depressed individuals may be at a higher risk of stroke may help the physician focus on not only treating the depression, but treating stroke risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and elevated cholesterol as well as addressing lifestyle behaviours such as smoking and exercise."

What is there to be depressed about, you rascally fat gals?