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76. Is a Spoonful of Sunlight the Best Medicine?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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The Influence of Environment on Patient Recovery

Mood can affect how individuals perceive health symptoms. There is a 'door test' where clinicians can gauge a patient's illness just by first impressions. Research showed that patients near the window had shorter hospital stays compared to those near the door. The causal link is unclear, and it's debated if it's due to sunlight exposure or the privacy of the window location.

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