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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exercise Prescribed for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A British review of treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) published in the Journal for the Royal Society of Medicinehas found that cognitive behavior therapy and exercise are the most effective ways to treat the disease. In comparison, antidepressants and other phamacological methods showed few to no positive affects, while immunological and antiviral therapies did show some benefits but were marked by adverse side effects.

The results of the review will be used to establish a best practices guide for the treatment of CFS for the British National Health Service.

Read more: Talking therapy treats 'fatigue'

STUDY: Interventions for the treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: an updated systematic review

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