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What if it works? A life lesson from the tennis court

By Dr David R Hamilton | April 11, 2025

I was reminded of an important life lesson recently. I played a two-set tennis match…

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Open Label Placebos: Why They Work Even When You Know They’re Fake

By Dr David R Hamilton | April 10, 2025

Open Label Placebos (OLP) are placebos that don’t pretend to be real drugs. They say…

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The Life-Extending Power of a Sunny Outlook

By Dr David R Hamilton | March 25, 2025

Can a positive attitude help us live longer? It seems it can—according to a growing…

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A superfood for your soul

By Dr David R Hamilton | March 20, 2025

We all know that eating well nourishes our bodies. Nutritious food gives us energy, supports…

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