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The effect of depression goes deep —right into the physical structure of the brain.
Research has uncovered a wide array of startling ways depression can fundamentally reshape the brain’s wiring, chemistry and even its aging process.
From shrinking gray matter to disrupting critical networks that govern everything from decision-making to the sense of smell, the impact is profound.
This article explores 11 cutting-edge studies that reveal how depression goes beyond just feelings of sadness—it alters the brain in ways scientists are only beginning to fully understand.
