visualisation

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It’s Not Just Imagination: The Physical Impact of Your Thoughts

By Dr David R Hamilton | December 12, 2025

I never cease to be amazed at what the mind can do. When I worked…

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The Science of Mental Reps: Build Strength With Your Brain

By Dr David R Hamilton | August 20, 2025

Imagining exercise can actually make you stronger – AND it doesn’t matter how old you are. 

I say this because most previous studies have focused on younger people.

But the youngest person in this study was 68.

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The Pain-Relief Technique You Can Do With Your Eyes Closed

By Dr David R Hamilton | August 13, 2025

The Pain-Relief Technique You Can Do With Your Eyes Closed This week’s Better You, Backed by…

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Mental Power: Transforming Stroke Recovery Through Visualisation

By Dr David R Hamilton | February 6, 2025

At the end of the 6 weeks, those who had practiced the visualisation had improved use of their affected limb, in comparison with those who didn’t visualise, who only showed nominal improvement due to physical therapy alone.

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