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What is Collective Hysteria?

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The Power of Belief and its Impact on Health

This chapter discusses the power of belief and its impact on health. It presents a study from the 90s that found that women who believed they were prone to heart disease had a higher likelihood of dying from it, even if they had the same risk factors as women who didn't hold that belief. The conversation also touches on the significance of positive mental attitude and how one's mindset can influence their health.

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