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In two different groups, people with bipolar disorder were four to six times more likely as people without the condition to die prematurely, a study finds.

Having bipolar disorder – a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods – can make life more challenging.

“Falls are a leading cause of injury in older Americans and carry the risk of permanent disability, high medical costs and even premature death," according to the American Heart Association.

Stroke is an abrupt, devastating disease that instantly changes a person's life and has the potentially to cause lasting disability or death. However, the condition also has profound effects on the patient's loved ones -; who are often called to make difficult decisions quickly.

<p>Nearly&nbsp;30% of caregivers of severe stroke patients experience high levels of anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress during the first year after the patient leaves the hospital.</p>