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Depression and Inflammation: An Evolutionary Perspective

PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast

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Inflammation and Depression: An Evolutionary Trade-Off

This chapter examines the link between inflammation and depression, highlighting how historical infectious diseases have shaped our immune responses. The discussion includes personal anecdotes and research that reveal the benefits and drawbacks of high inflammation on mental health.

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