Motivation Improves Recovery From Heart Attacks: Study

Researchers discovered that activating brain areas linked to motivation and a positive outlook significantly improved heart attack recovery in an animal study.
Motivation Improves Recovery From Heart Attacks: Study
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Health care often focuses on treating diseases rather than considering the whole patient, neglecting psychological health and its effect on overall well-being.

It’s well established that heart attack patients face both mental and physical complications, with their psychological state significantly affecting the disease’s course and prognosis.

Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.
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