health
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.
Why animals are good for your health
I have a new family member – a 14-week-old puppy named, Daisy. In the spirit…
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…
The placebo effect
Forty patients with asthma, emphysema, or restrictive lung disease were given an inhaler that contained…