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Unlocking the Power of Positivity: How Your Mindset Influences Asthma Progression

2025-07-06

Author: Siti

Can Your Mindset Change Your Asthma?

Groundbreaking research from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan reveals that your personal expectations about health can significantly affect the trajectory of asthma. Optimists tend to experience a slower progression of their condition, according to a study published in the journal Health Expectations.

Led by Professor Francesco Pagnini from the Psychology Department, this study sheds light on a crucial aspect of managing asthma—patient expectations. Pagnini states, "The research was shaped by the difficulties patients face in managing asthma, with their insights guiding the focus on outcomes and assessment tools."

Patient Insights Drive Research