Neurologist Alexandra Alekhina thinks talk therapy can reduce the risk of stroke.
According to the doctor, in general, cognitive behavioral therapy for depression can improve physical health. The study showed that in people with similar diseases, the risk of heart and vascular diseases increases by 72%. This relationship is especially characteristic in patients over 60 years of age.
Alyokhina clarified that these results highlight the importance of expanding access to psychological assistance for various social groups. The inclusion of such therapy affects a person’s lifestyle, which cannot but have a positive effect on all activities of the body – writing MedicForum.
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