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Older people in a sack race

Why a positive attitude can help you live longer

After just ten days, they improved in memory, vision, hearing. They were stronger, more flexible, and ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos showed them to be two years younger.

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A scale showing the balance between placebo and nocebo

The nocebo effect

Positive expectations drive the placebo effect, whereas negative expectations drive the nocebo effect. In both cases, the brain simply does what it can to meet these expectations.

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Why animals are good for your health

I have a new family member – a 14-week-old puppy named, Daisy. In the spirit…

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How kindness impacts the brain and benefits mental health

Kindness makes us happier and also protects against depression. That’s what the science says. In…

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