Mental Health May Play Big Role in Recovery After a Heart Attack
Psychological distress found to double the risk of subsequent cardiac events in younger adults
Where to draw the line between mental health and illness?
According a recent study, schizophrenia is considered an illness by nearly all Finns, while grief and homosexuality are not. On the other hand, opinions vary greatly on whether…
Does stress lead to lengthier periods of sick leave?
The duration of a person’s unfitness for work is determined by more than his/her primary diagnosis. Patients often report psychological problems and a feeling of being burnt out….
1,000 young UK women per year at risk of ‘stress-induced’ heart attacks, study shows
The largest ever study into a form of heart attack that mainly affects younger, seemingly healthy women has found there could be 1,000 victims per year in the…
Yoga may have health benefits for people with chronic non-specific lower back pain
A new systematic review, published in the Cochrane Library , suggests that yoga may lead to a reduction in pain and functional ability in people with chronic…