Did you know that the diagnosis of a common life threatening disease may be the most traumatic thing that can befall a patient, beyond the conventional treatments, many that have life-threatening and even lethal side effects?
Did you know that the diagnosis of a common life threatening disease may be the most traumatic thing that can befall a patient, beyond the conventional treatments, many that have life-threatening and even lethal side effects?
As any casual observer of the hospitality industry knows, hotel maids spend the majority of their days lugging heavy equipment around endless hallways. Basically, almost every moment of their working lives is spent engaged in some kind of physical activity. But Langer found that most of these women don’t see themselves as physically active. She […]
As any casual observer of the hospitality industry knows, hotel maids spend the majority of their days lugging heavy equipment around endless hallways. Basically, almost every moment of their working lives is spent engaged in some kind of physical activity. But Langer found that most of these women don’t see themselves as physically active. She […]
A new study has found that asthma inhalers to have an impact on the lung’s airways, but the relief provided isn’t anymore than that achieved with placebos, indicating the power of the mind.
In light of the findings of a large study on the use of placebos, the German Medical Association now recommends the use of placebos because they are more effective in patients with mild depression and chronic pain.
As our New Year’s resolutions commitments takes a back seat in our daily lives, and our exercising slows down, I discovered a study published in the February 2007 issue of Psychological Science that may help us to reap the benefits of exercise through our daily routine. Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer and her student Alia Crum determined that many of the benefits of exercise are caused by the way we think about exercising.
