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279 | Ellen Langer on Mindfulness and the Body

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Mindfulness and Health: The Body-Mind Connection

This chapter examines the profound influence of mindfulness on health, particularly in the context of chronic illness. It highlights how awareness, mindset, and the belief in self-generated placebo effects can shape health outcomes and recovery rates. Through various studies and examples, it underscores the importance of decision-making and the interplay between emotional states and physiological responses in the healing process.

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