Heart Attack Patients May Use Inefficient Coping Methods for Stress
Study finds patients with very high stress levels use emotion-focused coping methods
Yoga and Aerobic Exercise Together May Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors
Study shows significant improvement in heart health when patients practice both activities
Pharmaceutical advertising can empower patients
Autumn is flu season and that means it is high season for pharmacies selling over-the-counter cold and flu remedies. Those who aren’t reminded by their own running noses,…
Overcoming chronic insomnia through mindfulness
A randomized controlled trial published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic reports on the use of mindfulness in chronic insomnia. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a…
Study finds that skipping breakfast does not lead to overeating later in the day
Girls who skipped breakfast as part of a study into energy intake and physical activity were found to consume 350 fewer calories *(kcals) a day.