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76. Is a Spoonful of Sunlight the Best Medicine?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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Hospital Amenities Make You Feel Better

Hospital amenities might make patients feel happy. But do they also make them feel better? Bapu Jenna: A study in Korea looked at the effects of natural daylight on length of hospital stay. She says a sun-year room, better-pinning gown, or softer pillow could impact how you feel.

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