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Can Good Stress Improve Your Health?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Sharon Frey

It turns out that having a challenging career can actually be quite good for you. Counter to what we often hear, a landmark study recently found that certain types of stress are linked to living longer lives. This research, summarized … Continue reading →

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Why do placebos work?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Sharon Frey

Some scientists are digging into a fascinating question – why do sugar pills have an effect? In a blog network that highlights diverse perspectives on science and medicine, Steve Silberman wrote an interesting piece called Meet the Ethical Placebo: A … Continue reading →

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