Can your brain learn to respond to a placebo?

Imagine how much money the NHS or medical insurance companies would save if we could swap some of our drugs for placebos after a few days of taking them? As far as some exciting new research is concerned, it certainly seems to be a possibility. A placebo is an empty pill; that much most people…

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How Kindness Can Heal The Body

It’s been said that love or kindness can mend a broken heart. It’s true, and by this we generally mean emotionally. But there’s much more to it. Love and kindness also have a physical impact on the heart. Let me explain. Everyone knows that stress creates stress hormones, like cortisol, adrenalin, and norepinephrine. But, to…

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