Brazilian scientists have discovered that regular physical exercise is more effective at reducing the symptoms and frequency of panic attacks than muscle relaxation techniques. This approach helps people reassess frightening sensations and increases their resilience to them.
A new study confirms the link between smoking and depression: the more cigarettes a person smokes per day, the more severe their symptoms become. Quitting smoking helps improve mental health over time.
A new study has shown that the risk of transmitting influenza decreases with good ventilation and when infected individuals are not coughing. The greatest danger arises during close contact in poorly ventilated spaces.
Regular physical exercise can moderately reduce symptoms of depression, offering an effect comparable to psychotherapy and antidepressants. However, the long-term benefits and the most effective types of activity still require further research.
A new study has found that standard methods for assessing heart attack risk fail to identify nearly half of the patients who are actually at risk. The authors urge a reevaluation of current approaches to the prevention and diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.