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October 3, 2004
Massage Helps Spouses of Cancer Patients
According to this article in Massage Magazine, massage improves mood, reduces stress in spouses of cancer patients:
"This research suggests that [therapeutic back massage] may benefit spouses of patients with cancer by enhancing positive mood and reducing perceived stress," states the study's author. "Thus, [therapeutic back massage] may help spouses face the challenge of living with and caring for an ill partner with cancer."
Posted by linda at October 3, 2004 9:39 PM
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