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Healthy Difference on 'Today's THV at 5': Bipolar Disorder

 Stefanie Bryant     2 years ago
Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings, from deep depression to manic highs.
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It affects more than 5 million Americans. Children born to older fathers face a greater chance of developing bipolar disorder. That's according to one of the largest studies linking mental illness with older parents.

Previous research has connected schizophrenia and autism with older dads, and a Danish study published last year added bipolar disorder to the list.

In tonight's Healthy Difference on "Today's THV at 5:00," Stefanie Bryant will have more on this story.


   

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