Monthly Archives: February 2025


Salt Substitution May Reduce Recurrent Stroke and Death   Recently updated !

A prespecified subgroup analysis of a Chinese randomized clinical trial suggested that salt substitution significantly reduced the risks of stroke recurrence and death. The analysis included 15 249 patients with stroke (mean age, 64.1 years; female 45.9%; male 54.1%) from an open-label, cluster randomized clinical trial. Patients were assigned to […]


CBT-Based Programs for IBS

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by addressing the connection between the gut and the brain. Following are some available programs: Mahana IBS (FDA-Approved): A clinically validated, prescription 3-month digital therapy program designed to reduce the severity of IBS symptoms. […]


Online Programs for Anxiety Disorders

MindShift CBT (Free) – A mobile app based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, helping users manage anxiety with guided exercises. https://www.anxietycanada.com/ CBT-i Coach (Free) – Designed for those struggling with anxiety-related insomnia, based on the therapy manual, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Veterans. https://mobile.va.gov/ This Way Up (Low-cost, some […]