Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Combining whole-body hyperthermia with cognitive behavioral therapy could be a highly effective alternative to traditional pharmacological treatments for depression.
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Combining whole-body hyperthermia with cognitive behavioral therapy could be a highly effective alternative to traditional pharmacological treatments for depression.
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The study also uncovered that initial improvements in mood following the first WBH session were predictive of the overall reduction in depression scores.