Can being self-aware help you beat one of the world's biggest killers?
With heart disease one of the world's biggest killers, new approaches to prevention and treatment are always welcome. In fact, most heart disease can be prevented by changes in people’s behaviour and attitudes. New research shows that certain types of self awareness can be particularly useful in both prevention and treatment.Many health psychologists have focused on developing effective ways to change behaviours that increase the risk of heart disease, such as smoking. But there’s also growing interest in the relationship