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Box of Placebo tablets with writing on the box saying - Placebo 30mg. The box is partially opened and shows red-and-white capsules inside. The box is white with a sky blue bar across the length that highlights the word 'placebo' and a dark blue bar across the width at one end.

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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The Illusion of Being Self-Made: Why Gratitude and Humility Matter More Than We Think 

By Dr David R Hamilton | March 18, 2025

We love a good success story. The self-made entrepreneur who bootstrapped their way to the…

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